Harpullia pendula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
1135664
Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch. ex F.Muell.
Source:
tro
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Philos. Inst. Victoria 3: 26 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135002
Common Names
- Harpullia pendula
- Pendulous Harpullia
- Pendula Harpullia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Harpullia pendula (also called Pendulous Harpullia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, with a height of up to 10 m. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests, as well as in open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Harpullia pendula is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Harpullia pendula are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Harpullia pendula is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Harpullia pendula
Harpullia pendula is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28600888: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.