Status:
valid
Authors:
Thin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Euphorb. Vietnam : 46 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234553
Common Names
- Hanheoensis's Mallotus
- Hanheoensis's Kamala
- Hanheoensis's Kamal
Description
Mallotus hanheoensis (also called Chinese Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellowish-green flowers and yellowish-green fruits. It is native to China, India, and Nepal and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mallotus hanheoensis 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 hanheoensis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mallotus hanheoensis can be propagated by division or by seed. For division, divide the rhizomes in the spring or autumn and replant them in a pot or in the garden. For seed, sow the seeds in a pot or in the garden in the spring or autumn. The soil should be kept moist and the temperature should be kept between 18-21°C (65-70°F). The seedlings should be kept in partial shade.
Where to Find Mallotus hanheoensis
Mallotus hanheoensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Mallotus hanheoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mallotus hanheoensis?
Mallotus hanheoensis
What type of plant is Mallotus hanheoensis?
Mallotus hanheoensis is a shrub or small tree.
Where is Mallotus hanheoensis found?
Mallotus hanheoensis is found in tropical regions of Asia and Africa.
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,