Phytolacca heterotepala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterotepala
ID:
1092205
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Walter
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 83: 51 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091543
Common Names
- Phytolacca heterotepala
- Heterotepala Phytolacca
- Phytolacca Heterotepala
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phytolacca heterotepala (also called Different-petal Phytolacca, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Phytolacca heterotepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phytolacca heterotepala is a white, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phytolacca heterotepala is a slow-growing shrub native to Hawaii. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in the spring. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Phytolacca heterotepala
Phytolacca heterotepala is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found growing in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.
Species in the Phytolacca genus
Phytolacca rivinoides, Phytolacca rugosa, Phytolacca sanguinea, Phytolacca octandra, Phytolacca thyrsiflora, Phytolacca meziana, Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca bogotensis, Phytolacca acinosa, Phytolacca dioica, Phytolacca dodecandra, Phytolacca icosandra, Phytolacca esculenta, Phytolacca japonica, Phytolacca tetramera, Phytolacca weberbaueri, Phytolacca goudotii, Phytolacca heterotepala, Phytolacca sandwicensis, Phytolacca heptandra, Phytolacca chilensis, Phytolacca cyclopetala, Phytolacca latbenia, Phytolacca polyandra,
Species in the Phytolaccaceae family
Anisomeria chilensis, Anisomeria coriacea, Anisomeria densiflora, Anisomeria fruticosa, Ercilla spicata, Ercilla syncarpellata, Phytolacca rivinoides, Phytolacca rugosa, Phytolacca sanguinea, Phytolacca octandra, Phytolacca thyrsiflora, Phytolacca meziana, Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca bogotensis, Phytolacca acinosa, Phytolacca dioica, Phytolacca dodecandra, Phytolacca icosandra, Phytolacca esculenta, Phytolacca japonica, Phytolacca tetramera, Phytolacca weberbaueri, Phytolacca goudotii, Phytolacca heterotepala, Phytolacca sandwicensis, Phytolacca heptandra, Phytolacca chilensis, Phytolacca cyclopetala, Phytolacca latbenia, Phytolacca polyandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-24800063: Based on the initial data import
Hans Paul Heinrich Walter (1882-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Walter' in the authors string.