Harpullia camptoneura - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
camptoneura
ID:
716485
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 20: 360 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715818
Common Names
- Harpullia camptoneura
- Curved-winged Harpullia
- Curved-winged False Sarsaparilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Harpullia camptoneura (also called Harpullia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Harpullia camptoneura has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, a source of timber, and a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Harpullia camptoneura has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Harpullia camptoneura is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is drought tolerant once established and can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring.
Where to Find Harpullia camptoneura
Harpullia camptoneura is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus.
Harpullia camptoneura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Harpullia camptoneura?
Harpullia camptoneura
What is the common name of Harpullia camptoneura?
Native Tamarind
What is the natural habitat of Harpullia camptoneura?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Harpullia genus
Harpullia alata, Harpullia arborea, Harpullia austrocaledonica, Harpullia camptoneura, Harpullia carrii, Harpullia cauliflora, Harpullia crustacea, Harpullia cupanioides, Harpullia frutescens, Harpullia giganteacapsula, Harpullia hillii, Harpullia hirsuta, Harpullia largifolia, Harpullia leichhardtii, Harpullia leptococca, Harpullia longipetala, Harpullia myrmecophila, Harpullia oococca, Harpullia pedicellaris, Harpullia peekeliana, Harpullia petiolaris, Harpullia rhachiptera, Harpullia rhyticarpa, Harpullia solomonensis, Harpullia thanatophora, Harpullia vaga, Harpullia mabberleyana, Harpullia pendula,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783307-1: Based on the initial data import