Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocarpa
ID:
1225873

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuang & A.M.Lu

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 20: 87 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225211



Common Names

  • Hemsleya Sphaerocarpa
  • Hemsleya Spherical
  • Hemsleya Round


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Description

Hemsleya sphaerocarpa (also called Sphaerocarpa Hemsleya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It is native to China, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hemsleya sphaerocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hemsleya sphaerocarpa var. megathyrsa (C.Y.Wu) D.Z.Li
Hemsleya sphaerocarpa sub. megathyrsa (C.Y.Wu) D.Z.Li
Hemsleya sphaerocarpa sub. wenshanensis (C.Y.Wu & Z.L.Chen) D.Z.Li
Hemsleya sphaerocarpa var. major (C.Y.Wu & Z.L.Chen) D.Z.Li

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemsleya sphaerocarpa has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have four pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemsleya sphaerocarpa is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Hemsleya sphaerocarpa

Hemsleya sphaerocarpa can be found in China, India, and Japan.

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50043503: Based on the initial data import
Kuang Keren (1914-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuang' in the authors string.
Lu Anmin (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Lu' in the authors string.