Heptapleurum calyptratum, commonly known as mallet flower, is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It ranges from eastern India and Bangladesh through Tibet and Indochina (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam) to southern China (Xizang, Yunnan), growing at altitudes of 900–1700 m.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Heptapleurum calyptratum being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Apiales
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Genus
- Heptapleurum
- Species
- Heptapleurum calyptratum
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