Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
snowdenii
ID:
716455

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch. & Dandy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1926: 364 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715788



Common Names

  • Harpagocarpus snowdenii
  • Snowden's Harpagocarpus
  • Snowden's False Sarsaparilla


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Description

Harpagocarpus snowdenii (also called Harpagocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Harpagocarpus snowdenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Harpagocarpus snowdenii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harpagocarpus snowdenii is a hardy evergreen climber that can be grown in full sun or part shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Harpagocarpus snowdenii is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Harpagocarpus snowdenii

Harpagocarpus snowdenii can be found in East and Southeast Asia.

Harpagocarpus snowdenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Harpagocarpus snowdenii?

Harpagocarpus snowdenii

What is the common name of Harpagocarpus snowdenii?

Snowden's Solomon's Seal

What type of plant is Harpagocarpus snowdenii?

Perennial flowering plant

Species in the Harpagocarpus genus

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2839687: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.