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
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.
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,