Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
rapaensis
ID:
716441

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Florence

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Fl. Polynésie Franç. 1: 220 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715774

Common Names

  • Haroldiella rapaensis
  • Rapa Haroldiella
  • Rapa False Sarsaparilla

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Description

Haroldiella rapaensis (also called Haroldiella, 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

Haroldiella rapaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Haroldiella rapaensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haroldiella rapaensis is a hardy evergreen climber that can be grown in full sun or part shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Haroldiella rapaensis is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Haroldiella rapaensis

Haroldiella rapaensis can be found in East and Southeast Asia.

Haroldiella rapaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haroldiella rapaensis?

Haroldiella rapaensis

What is the common name of Haroldiella rapaensis?

Rapa Solomon's Seal

What type of plant is Haroldiella rapaensis?

Perennial flowering plant

Species in the Haroldiella genus

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Jacques Florence (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Florence' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:999610-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.