Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Lowry, G.M.Plunkett, Gostel & Frodin
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Candollea 72(2): 270. 2017 [24 Jun 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424336
Common Names
- Astropanax Goetzenii
- Goetzenii Astropanax
- Astropanax of Goetzenii
Description
Astropanax goetzenii (also called Astropanax goetzenii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has leathery leaves that are up to 10 cm long and 5 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Astropanax goetzenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes and can be grown in hanging baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Astropanax goetzenii is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Astropanax goetzenii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Take a cutting from the plant and let it dry out for a few days. Once the cut end has calloused over, place the cutting in a pot filled with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted. Once the cutting has rooted, reduce watering and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Astropanax goetzenii
Astropanax goetzenii is native to Tanzania and can be found in the dry savannah.
Astropanax goetzenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astropanax goetzenii?
Astropanax goetzenii
What is the common name of Astropanax goetzenii?
Goetzen's Astropanax
Where is Astropanax goetzenii native to?
Congo
Species in the Astropanax genus
Astropanax abyssinicum,
Astropanax barteri,
Astropanax mannii,
Astropanax humblotianus,
Astropanax monophyllus,
Astropanax myrianthus,
Astropanax kivuensis,
Astropanax goetzenii,
Astropanax procumbens,
Astropanax stolzii,
Astropanax tessmannii,
Astropanax volkensii,
Astropanax urostachyus,
Astropanax evrardii,
Astropanax polysciadius,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia,
Aralia apioides,
Aralia armata,
Aralia atropurpurea,
Aralia bicrenata,
Aralia bipinnata,
Aralia cachemirica,
Aralia caesia,
Aralia californica,
Aralia castanopsisicola,
Aralia chinensis,
Aralia continentalis,
Aralia cordata,
Aralia dasyphylla,
Aralia dasyphylloides,
Aralia debilis,
Aralia decaisneana,
Aralia delavayi,
Aralia echinocaulis,
Aralia elata,
Aralia excelsa,
Aralia fargesii,
Aralia ferox,
Aralia finlaysoniana,
Aralia foliolosa,
Aralia frodiniana,
Aralia gigantea,
Aralia gintungensis,
Aralia glabra,
Aralia glabrifoliolata,
Aralia henryi,
Aralia hispida,
Aralia humilis,
Aralia kansuensis,
Aralia kingdon-wardii,
Aralia leschenaultii,
Aralia malabarica,
Aralia melanocarpa,
Aralia merrillii,
Aralia mexicana,
Aralia montana,
Aralia nudicaulis,
Aralia parasitica,
Aralia plumosa,
Aralia racemosa,
Aralia regeliana,
Aralia rex,
Aralia scaberula,
Aralia scopulorum,
Aralia searelliana,