Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
celebensis
ID:
553014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arènes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 3: 73 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552346

Common Names

  • Aspidopterys celebensis
  • Celebes Aspidopterys
  • Celebes Leafybract

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Description

Aspidopterys celebensis (also called Celebes aspidopterys, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has large, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidopterys celebensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspidopterys celebensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidopterys celebensis can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water the plant regularly during the growing season and fertilize it every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Aspidopterys celebensis

Aspidopterys celebensis is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Aspidopterys celebensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidopterys celebensis?

Aspidopterys celebensis

What is the common name of Aspidopterys celebensis?

Celebensis Aspidopterys

What is the family of Aspidopterys celebensis?

Rubiaceae

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2656244: Based on the initial data import
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.