Harpullia alata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
716479
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 2: 103 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715812
Common Names
- Harpullia alata
- Winged Harpullia
- Winged False Sarsaparilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Harpullia alata (also called Harpullia, 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
Harpullia alata has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, a source of timber, and a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Harpullia alata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Harpullia alata is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Harpullia alata
Harpullia alata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Italy, and France.
Harpullia alata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Harpullia alata?
Harpullia alata
What is the common name of Harpullia alata?
Winged Harpullia
What type of plant is Harpullia alata?
Perennial flowering plant
Species in the Harpullia genus
Harpullia alata, Harpullia arborea, Harpullia austrocaledonica, Harpullia camptoneura, Harpullia carrii, Harpullia cauliflora, Harpullia crustacea, Harpullia cupanioides, Harpullia frutescens, Harpullia giganteacapsula, Harpullia hillii, Harpullia hirsuta, Harpullia largifolia, Harpullia leichhardtii, Harpullia leptococca, Harpullia longipetala, Harpullia myrmecophila, Harpullia oococca, Harpullia pedicellaris, Harpullia peekeliana, Harpullia petiolaris, Harpullia rhachiptera, Harpullia rhyticarpa, Harpullia solomonensis, Harpullia thanatophora, Harpullia vaga, Harpullia mabberleyana, Harpullia pendula,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783301-1: Based on the initial data import