Status:
valid
Authors:
W.N.Takeuchi
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 68: 3 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749538
Common Names
- Harpullia Mabberleyana
- Mabberley's Harpullia
- Harpullia Mabberley
Description
Harpullia mabberleyana (also called 'Mabberley's Harpullia' and 'Mabberley's Harpullia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with alternate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in moist, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Harpullia mabberleyana is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has white, yellow, or purple flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties, such as being an anti-inflammatory and helping with digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Harpullia mabberleyana has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Harpullia mabberleyana can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Harpullia mabberleyana
Harpullia mabberleyana can be found in tropical rainforests in northern Australia.
Harpullia mabberleyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Harpullia mabberleyana?
Harpullia mabberleyana
What is the family of Harpullia mabberleyana?
Sapindaceae
What is the common name of Harpullia mabberleyana?
Mabberley's Harpullia
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