Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
nodosa
ID:
716471

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rose) Rose

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 19: 96 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715804



Common Names

  • Harperella nodosa
  • Knobby Harperella
  • Knobby False Sarsaparilla


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Description

Harperella nodosa (also called Harperella, 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

Harperella nodosa has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, fatigue, and joint pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Harperella nodosa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Harperella nodosa 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. Harperella nodosa is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Harperella nodosa

Harperella nodosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Italy, and France.

Harperella nodosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Harperella nodosa?

Harperella nodosa

What is the common name of Harperella nodosa?

Nodding Solomon's Seal

What type of plant is Harperella nodosa?

Perennial flowering plant

Species in the Harperella genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,