Harpullia vaga - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaga
ID:
716534
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry
Source:
ksu
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 526 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715867
Common Names
- Harpullia vaga
- Vaga Harpullia
- Wandering Harpullia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Harpullia vaga (also called Wandering Tulipwood, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, and is found in rainforests, monsoon forests, and dry sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Harpullia vaga 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
The flowers of Harpullia vaga are white and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Harpullia vaga can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early fall and place them in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Harpullia vaga
Harpullia vaga is found in Australia.
Harpullia vaga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Harpullia vaga?
Harpullia vaga
What is the common name of Harpullia vaga?
Vagrant Harpullia
What type of plant is Harpullia vaga?
Perennial flowering plant
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783352-1: Based on the initial data import