Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 6: 95 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830594
Common Names
- Cephalomappa Malloticarpa
- Malloticarpa Cephalomappa
- Tropical Cephalomappa
Description
Cephalomappa malloticarpa (also called Chinese bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers and a bell-shaped calyx. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea and is commonly found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalomappa malloticarpa is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, digestive problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an antioxidant and to boost the immune system. Non-medicinal uses include as a food source and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalomappa malloticarpa has small, yellowish-white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cephalomappa malloticarpa is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Cephalomappa malloticarpa
Cephalomappa malloticarpa can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Cephalomappa malloticarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalomappa malloticarpa?
Cephalomappa malloticarpa
What is the common name of Cephalomappa malloticarpa?
Malloticarpa Bellflower
What is the natural habitat of Cephalomappa malloticarpa?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Cephalomappa genus
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,