Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 1: 385 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721324
Common Names
- Heteromorpha arborescens
- Tree Heteromorpha
- Tree False Foxglove
Description
Heteromorpha arborescens (also called Tree Heteromorpha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of the Indian Ocean, from India to Australia. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Heteromorpha arborescens is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and as a traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Heteromorpha arborescens var. abyssinica (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) H.Wolff
Heteromorpha arborescens var. collina (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Sond.
Heteromorpha arborescens var. frutescens P.J.D.Winter
Heteromorpha arborescens var. arborescens
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heteromorpha arborescens is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heteromorpha arborescens is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and place them in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Heteromorpha arborescens
Heteromorpha arborescens is native to Central and South America, and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
Heteromorpha arborescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heteromorpha arborescens?
Heteromorpha arborescens
What is the common name of Heteromorpha arborescens?
Tree Heteromorpha
What is the family of Heteromorpha arborescens?
Asteraceae
Species in the Heteromorpha 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,