Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
javanicum
ID:
1411500

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zoll.) Turcz.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 41(1): 598. 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423965

Common Names

  • Lophopetalum Javanicum
  • Javanicum's Lophopetalum
  • Lophopetalum's Javanicum

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Description

Lophopetalum javanicum (also called the Javanese Lophopetalum, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It has a single trunk and can reach heights of up to 10 m. It has dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical forests and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Lophopetalum javanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophopetalum javanicum is a small, white flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophopetalum javanicum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cutting has taken root. Once the cutting has taken root, it should be kept in a warm, sunny location. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Lophopetalum javanicum

Lophopetalum javanicum is native to Indonesia and can be found in the western regions of the country.

Lophopetalum javanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophopetalum javanicum?

Lophopetalum javanicum

What is the common name of Lophopetalum javanicum?

Java Lophopetalum

What is the natural habitat of Lophopetalum javanicum?

Lophopetalum javanicum is found in tropical rainforests of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Zollinger (1818-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoll.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:161742-1: Based on the initial data import