Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
1065953

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.T.Chang

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 1961(4): 51 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065291



Common Names

  • Rhodoleia
  • Macrocarpa
  • Macrocarpa Rhodoleia


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Description

Rhodoleia macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Rhodoleia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Hamamelidaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan. It grows in open forests and shrublands at elevations of 1,500–3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodoleia macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and also as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a source of timber and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodoleia macrocarpa has small, white flowers that are clustered in a terminal inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are erect with lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodoleia macrocarpa is propagated by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of light shade but prefers full sun. It needs to be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.

Where to Find Rhodoleia macrocarpa

Rhodoleia macrocarpa can be found in the tropical forests of China.

Species in the Hamamelidaceae family

Chunia bucklandioides, Corylopsis alnifolia, Corylopsis brevistyla, Corylopsis calcicola, Corylopsis coreana, Corylopsis glabrescens, Corylopsis glandulifera, Corylopsis glaucescens, Corylopsis gotoana, Corylopsis henryi, Corylopsis himalayana, Corylopsis microcarpa, Corylopsis multiflora, Corylopsis obovata, Corylopsis omeiensis, Corylopsis pauciflora, Corylopsis platypetala, Corylopsis rotundifolia, Corylopsis sinensis, Corylopsis trabeculosa, Corylopsis veitchiana, Corylopsis velutina, Corylopsis willmottiae, Corylopsis yui, Corylopsis yunnanensis, Corylopsis spicata, Dicoryphe angustifolia, Dicoryphe buddlejoides, Dicoryphe gracilis, Dicoryphe guatteriifolia, Dicoryphe lanceolata, Dicoryphe laurifolia, Dicoryphe laurina, Dicoryphe macrophylla, Dicoryphe platyphylla, Dicoryphe retusa, Dicoryphe stipulacea, Dicoryphe viticoides, Disanthus cercidifolius, Distyliopsis dunnii, Distyliopsis lanata, Distyliopsis laurifolia, Distyliopsis salicifolia, Distyliopsis tutcheri, Distyliopsis yunnanensis, Distylium annamicum, Distylium buxifolium, Distylium chinense, Distylium chinense, Distylium chungii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-15100220: Based on the initial data import
Ho Tseng Chang (b.1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.T.Chang' in the authors string.