Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
kivuensis
ID:
1411870

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bamps) Lowry, G.M.Plunkett, Gostel & Frodin

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Candollea 72(2): 271. 2017 [24 Jun 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424335

Common Names

  • Astropanax Kivuensis
  • Kivuensis Astropanax
  • Astropanax of Kivuensis

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Description

Astropanax kivuensis (also called Astropanax kivuense, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to East Africa 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 kivuensis 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 kivuensis is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astropanax kivuensis 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 kivuensis

Astropanax kivuensis is native to the Democratic Republic of Congo and can be found in the tropical rainforest.

Astropanax kivuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astropanax kivuensis?

Astropanax kivuensis

What is the common name of Astropanax kivuensis?

Kivu Astropanax

Where is Astropanax kivuensis native to?

Congo

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,

References

Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
Paul Rodolphe Joseph Bamps (1932-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bamps' in the authors string.
David Gamman Frodin (1940-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frodin' in the authors string.
Gregory M. Plunkett (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Plunkett' in the authors string.
Morgan Robert Gostel (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gostel' in the authors string.