Status:
valid
Authors:
Thin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
J. Biol. (Vietnam) 9: 38 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234489
Common Names
- Mallotus Chuyenii
- Chuyenii Mallotus
- Mallotus of Chuyenii
Description
Mallotus chuyenii (also called Chuyen's 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 chuyenii is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mallotus chuyenii 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 chuyenii 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 chuyenii
Mallotus chuyenii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Mallotus chuyenii FAQ
What is the common name of Mallotus chuyenii?
Chuyen's Mallotus
What is the scientific name of Chuyen's Mallotus?
Mallotus chuyenii
What is the natural habitat of Mallotus chuyenii?
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,