Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
334352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 8: 687 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333684



Common Names

  • Volkameria heterophylla
  • Heterophylla Volkameria
  • Heterophylla Tree


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Synonyms

  • Volkameria angustifolia Andrews [unknown]
  • Clerodendrum heterophyllum (Vent.) R.Br. [unknown]
  • Clerodendrum heterophyllum angustifolium Moldenke [unknown]
  • Clerodendrum heterophyllum baueri Moldenke [unknown]
  • Clerodendrum heterophyllum baueri (Moldenke) Munir [unknown]
  • Clerodendrum mauritanicum Schum. ex Moldenke [unknown]

Description

Volkameria heterophylla (also called Variable volkameria, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to tropical Asia. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall with a trunk up to 50 cm in diameter. It is found in lowland rainforest and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Volkameria heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Volkameria heterophylla has small, yellowish-white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The flowers are arranged in clusters, which are borne on the ends of the branches. The seeds are small, black, and triangular in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves, which are triangular in shape and have toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Volkameria heterophylla is a small evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or early summer. Take cuttings of around 10 cm long from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cuttings in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts of peat and sand and keep them in a warm and humid environment.

Where to Find Volkameria heterophylla

Volkameria heterophylla can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including the Congo Basin and Madagascar.

Volkameria heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Volkameria heterophylla?

Volkameria heterophylla

What is the common name of Volkameria heterophylla?

Heterophylla Volkameria

What is the native range of Volkameria heterophylla?

South America

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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