Harpullia leptococca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptococca
ID:
716509
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 20: 278 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715842
Common Names
- Leptococca Harpullia
- Native Peach
- Native Apricot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Harpullia leptococca (also called 'Slender Harpullia', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to eastern Australia, occurring in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. It is found in rainforest margins, in wet sclerophyll forest, and in dry sclerophyll forest.
Uses & Benefits
Harpullia leptococca 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 leptococca has white flowers with yellow centres and a diameter of around 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Harpullia leptococca is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have established roots.
Where to Find Harpullia leptococca
Harpullia leptococca is native to the Middle East and can be found in countries such as Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Harpullia leptococca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Harpullia leptococca?
Harpullia leptococca
What is the common name of Harpullia leptococca?
Native Tamarind
What is the natural habitat of Harpullia leptococca?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783328-1: Based on the initial data import