Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
pleiosperma
ID:
683504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 243 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682837



Common Names

  • Euptelea pleiosperma
  • Pleiosperma Euptelea
  • Pleiosperma


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Synonyms

  • Euptelea davidiana Baill. [unknown]
  • Euptelea delavayi Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Euptelea franchetii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Euptelea minor Ching [unknown]
  • Euptelea pleiosperma franchetii (Tiegh.) P.C.Kuo [unknown]

Description

Euptelea pleiosperma (also called the Many-seeded Euptelea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Eupteleaceae. It is native to East Asia. It is found in moist habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Euptelea pleiosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat coughs, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euptelea pleiosperma is a white or cream-colored, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, hard, dark brown seed. The seedling of Euptelea pleiosperma is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euptelea pleiosperma is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 4m in height. It is best propagated from cuttings, as it does not produce viable seed. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers a sunny position and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Fertiliser should be applied once a year in spring.

Where to Find Euptelea pleiosperma

Euptelea pleiosperma is native to the Caribbean.

Euptelea pleiosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euptelea pleiosperma?

Euptelea pleiosperma

What are the common names of Euptelea pleiosperma?

Many-seeded Euptelea

What is the natural habitat of Euptelea pleiosperma?

Euptelea pleiosperma is native to Australia and New Zealand

Species in the Euptelea genus

Species in the Eupteleaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2804664: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.