Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hunanensis
ID:
939751

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.S.Kiu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 26: 458 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939089



Common Names

  • Alchornea Hunanensis
  • Hunan Alchornea
  • Hunan's Alchornea


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Description

Alchornea hunanensis (also called Hunan Alchornea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to China. It has large, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, tropical forests and is often grown as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Alchornea hunanensis is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, coughs, and other respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alchornea hunanensis has white flowers with yellow and pink markings. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchornea hunanensis is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Alchornea hunanensis

Alchornea hunanensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Alchornea genus

Alchornea brittonii, Alchornea websteri, Alchornea lojaensis, Alchornea acroneura, Alchornea acutifolia, Alchornea alnifolia, Alchornea anamariae, Alchornea androgyna, Alchornea annamica, Alchornea aquifolia, Alchornea bogotensis, Alchornea castaneifolia, Alchornea chiapasana, Alchornea coelophylla, Alchornea cordifolia, Alchornea costaricensis, Alchornea davidii, Alchornea discolor, Alchornea floribunda, Alchornea fluviatilis, Alchornea glabra, Alchornea glandulosa, Alchornea grandiflora, Alchornea grandis, Alchornea guatemalensis, Alchornea hilariana, Alchornea hirtella, Alchornea humbertii, Alchornea hunanensis, Alchornea ilicifolia, Alchornea integrifolia, Alchornea latifolia, Alchornea laxiflora, Alchornea liukiuensis, Alchornea megalophylla, Alchornea mildbraedii, Alchornea mollis, Alchornea occidentalis, Alchornea parviflora, Alchornea pearcei, Alchornea perrieri, Alchornea rhodophylla, Alchornea rugosa, Alchornea scandens, Alchornea sicca, Alchornea sidifolia, Alchornea tachirensis, Alchornea tiliifolia, Alchornea trewioides, Alchornea triplinervia,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5770: Based on the initial data import
Hua Shing Kiu (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Kiu' in the authors string.