Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guillaumin) R.H.Archer
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 31: 520 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746436
Common Names
- Elaeodendron Bupleuroides
- Bupleuroides Elaeodendron
- Bupleuroid Elaeodendron
Description
Elaeodendron bupleuroides (also called Bupleurum-like Elaeodendron, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India, Nepal and Bhutan. It is found in moist and shady forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters. It has small, white flowers and small, round, green fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Elaeodendron bupleuroides is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Elaeodendron bupleuroides flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elaeodendron bupleuroides is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the divisions should be taken in early spring.
Where to Find Elaeodendron bupleuroides
Elaeodendron bupleuroides is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Elaeodendron bupleuroides FAQ
What is the common name of Elaeodendron bupleuroides?
Bupleuroides Elaeodendron
What is the natural habitat of Elaeodendron bupleuroides?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the flower color of Elaeodendron bupleuroides?
White or yellow
Species in the Elaeodendron genus
Elaeodendron anjouanense,
Elaeodendron australe,
Elaeodendron brachycremastron,
Elaeodendron buchananii,
Elaeodendron croceum,
Elaeodendron cunninghamii,
Elaeodendron curtipendulum,
Elaeodendron ehrenbergii,
Elaeodendron ellipticum,
Elaeodendron fruticosum,
Elaeodendron glaucum,
Elaeodendron gymnosporoides,
Elaeodendron humbertii,
Elaeodendron kamerunense,
Elaeodendron lanceolatum,
Elaeodendron laneanum,
Elaeodendron lycioides,
Elaeodendron matabelicum,
Elaeodendron melanocarpum,
Elaeodendron nitidulum,
Elaeodendron orientale,
Elaeodendron paniculatum,
Elaeodendron papillosum,
Elaeodendron pauciflorum,
Elaeodendron pilosum,
Elaeodendron pininsulare,
Elaeodendron schinoides,
Elaeodendron schlechterianum,
Elaeodendron schweinfurthianum,
Elaeodendron trachycladum,
Elaeodendron transvaalense,
Elaeodendron vaccinioides,
Elaeodendron viburnifolium,
Elaeodendron vitiense,
Elaeodendron xylocarpum,
Elaeodendron bupleuroides,
Elaeodendron nipense,
Elaeodendron aquifolium,
Elaeodendron parvifolium,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,