Status:
valid
Authors:
Gage
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 9: 242 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234466
Common Names
- Mallotus Brevipetiolatus
- Brevipetiolatus Mallotus
- Mallotus of Brevipetiolatus
Description
Mallotus brevipetiolatus (also called Short-petiole Mallotus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and is found in temperate forests at altitudes of 2000-3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Mallotus brevipetiolatus is an ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in floral arrangements and as an ingredient in perfumes. The leaves of this plant are used in traditional medicine for treating skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mallotus brevipetiolatus has small, yellow-green flowers with a white spathe. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two to three oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mallotus brevipetiolatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Mallotus brevipetiolatus
Mallotus brevipetiolatus can be found in India.
Mallotus brevipetiolatus FAQ
What is the common name of Mallotus brevipetiolatus?
Short-petiole Mallotus
What is the scientific name of Short-petiole Mallotus?
Mallotus brevipetiolatus
What is the natural habitat of Mallotus brevipetiolatus?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Mallotus genus
Mallotus actinoneurus,
Mallotus anomalus,
Mallotus apelta,
Mallotus atrovirens,
Mallotus attenuatus,
Mallotus aureopunctatus,
Mallotus barbatus,
Mallotus beddomei,
Mallotus blumeanus,
Mallotus brachythyrsus,
Mallotus brevipetiolatus,
Mallotus calocarpus,
Mallotus cambodianus,
Mallotus canii,
Mallotus caudatus,
Mallotus cauliflorus,
Mallotus chromocarpus,
Mallotus chuyenii,
Mallotus claoxyloides,
Mallotus concinnus,
Mallotus confusus,
Mallotus coudercii,
Mallotus cumingii,
Mallotus darbyshirei,
Mallotus decipiens,
Mallotus didymochryseus,
Mallotus discolor,
Mallotus dispar,
Mallotus dispersus,
Mallotus distans,
Mallotus dunnii,
Mallotus eberhardtii,
Mallotus eriocarpus,
Mallotus eximius,
Mallotus ficifolius,
Mallotus floribundus,
Mallotus fuscescens,
Mallotus garrettii,
Mallotus glabriusculus,
Mallotus grossedentatus,
Mallotus hanheoensis,
Mallotus havilandii,
Mallotus hispidospinosus,
Mallotus hymenophyllus,
Mallotus illudens,
Mallotus insularum,
Mallotus intercedens,
Mallotus japonicus,
Mallotus khasianus,
Mallotus kongkandae,
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,