Status:
valid
Authors:
X.X.Chen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Guihaia 8: 233 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226339
Common Names
- Leptopus pachyphyllus
- Pachyphyllus Leptopus
- Pachyphyllus Leptopod
Synonyms
- Andrachne pachyphylla (X.X.Chen) Govaerts [unknown]
Description
Leptopus pachyphyllus (also called Thick-Leaved Leptopus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to India, where it grows in montane rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leptopus pachyphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leptopus pachyphyllus is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, heart-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptopus pachyphyllus is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is typically done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Leptopus pachyphyllus
Leptopus pachyphyllus can be found in the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.
Leptopus pachyphyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptopus pachyphyllus?
Leptopus pachyphyllus
What is the family of Leptopus pachyphyllus?
Arecaceae
Where is Leptopus pachyphyllus found?
India
Species in the Leptopus genus
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri,
Actephila saccata,
Actephila albidula,
Actephila anthelminthica,
Actephila aurantiaca,
Actephila collinsiae,
Actephila daii,
Actephila dolichopoda,
Actephila excelsa,
Actephila foetida,
Actephila grandifolia,
Actephila latifolia,
Actephila lindleyi,
Actephila longipedicellata,
Actephila macrantha,
Actephila mearsii,
Actephila merrilliana,
Actephila mooreana,
Actephila nitidula,
Actephila ovalis,
Actephila petiolaris,
Actephila pierrei,
Actephila platysepala,
Actephila puberula,
Actephila sessilifolia,
Actephila subsessilis,
Actephila trichogyna,
Actephila bella,
Actephila championiae,
Actephila flavescens,
Actephila plicata,
Actephila traceyi,
Actephila venusta,
Actephila vernicosa,
Actephila forsteri,
Amanoa almerindae,
Amanoa anomala,
Amanoa bracteosa,
Amanoa caribaea,
Amanoa congesta,
Amanoa cupatensis,
Amanoa glaucophylla,
Amanoa gracillima,
Amanoa guianensis,
Amanoa muricata,
Amanoa nanayensis,
Amanoa neglecta,
Amanoa oblongifolia,
Amanoa sinuosa,
Amanoa steyermarkii,
References
Xiu Xiang Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.X.Chen' in the authors string.