Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels & Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
tro
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 30: 77 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230834
Common Names
- Chiliantha Rhoiptelea
- Rhoiptelea chiliantha
- Rhoiptelea chiliantha var. chiliantha
Description
Rhoiptelea chiliantha (also called Chilean Rhoiptelea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has small, leathery leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rhoiptelea chiliantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhoiptelea chiliantha has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have long, thin stems with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhoiptelea chiliantha is an evergreen tree that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will perform best with regular watering. It can be propagated by cuttings in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Rhoiptelea chiliantha
Rhoiptelea chiliantha is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Rhoiptelea chiliantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhoiptelea chiliantha?
Rhoiptelea chiliantha
What is the common name of Rhoiptelea chiliantha?
Chilianth Rhoiptelea
Where is Rhoiptelea chiliantha native to?
Eastern North America
Species in the Rhoiptelea genus
Species in the Juglandaceae family
Alfaroa costaricensis,
Alfaroa guanacastensis,
Alfaroa guatemalensis,
Alfaroa hondurensis,
Alfaroa manningii,
Alfaroa mexicana,
Alfaroa williamsii,
Carya alba,
Carya aquatica,
Carya brownii,
Carya cathayensis,
Carya collina,
Carya cordiformis,
Carya demareei,
Carya dunbarii,
Carya floridana,
Carya glabra,
Carya hunanensis,
Carya illinoinensis,
Carya kweichowensis,
Carya laciniosa,
Carya laneyi,
Carya lecontei,
Carya ludoviciana,
Carya myristiciformis,
Carya nussbaumeri,
Carya ovata,
Carya pallida,
Carya palmeri,
Carya poilanei,
Carya schneckii,
Carya sinensis,
Carya texana,
Carya tonkinensis,
Cyclocarya paliurus,
Engelhardia roxburghiana,
Engelhardia apoensis,
Engelhardia apoensis,
Engelhardia danumensis,
Engelhardia hainanensis,
Engelhardia kinabaluensis,
Engelhardia mendalomensis,
Engelhardia mersingensis,
Engelhardia mollis,
Engelhardia rigida,
Engelhardia roxburghiana,
Engelhardia serrata,
Engelhardia spicata,
Engelhardia unijuga,
Juglans avellana,