Harpullia thanatophora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thanatophora
ID:
716532
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
ksu
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 178 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715865
Common Names
- Harpullia thanatophora
- Thanatophora Harpullia
- Death-bearing Harpullia
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- Donatophorus erythrospermus Zipp. [unknown]
Description
Harpullia thanatophora (also called Death Tulipwood, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, and is found in rainforests, monsoon forests, and dry sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Harpullia thanatophora 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
The flowers of Harpullia thanatophora are white and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
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Harpullia thanatophora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early fall and place them in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Harpullia thanatophora
Harpullia thanatophora is found in Australia.
Harpullia thanatophora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Harpullia thanatophora?
Harpullia thanatophora
What is the common name of Harpullia thanatophora?
Native Tamarind
What is the natural habitat of Harpullia thanatophora?
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
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783350-1: Based on the initial data import