Harpullia ramiflora
Harpullia ramiflora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Harpullia ramiflora, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to tropical regions. Widely recognized for its distinctive glossy foliage and small white flowers, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is frequently utilized in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties and its role in holistic healing.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Flower · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Harpullia ramifloraDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key ecological regions in the Indo-Pacific. Within the Malesia zone, its presence is documented in both the Maluku islands and the Philippines. It also extends into the Papuasia region, specifically inhabiting the island of New Guinea. Furthermore, its range reaches as far south as Australia, where it can be found in Queensland. Together, these locations highlight the plant's significant presence across diverse tropical and subtropical territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Malesia | Maluku |
| Malesia | Philippines |
| Papuasia | New Guinea |
| Australia | Queensland |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Harpullia ramiflora is characterized by its growth form as a tree, exhibiting a robust and well-developed structural architecture. It is a woody plant, featuring firm, lignified tissues that provide the necessary support for its upright development.
- Growth form :
- tree
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Harpullia ramiflora has 4 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, leaf, root, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- Fitoterapia
Leaf
- Fitoterapia
Root
- Fitoterapia
Stem
- Fitoterapia