Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
1411872

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Candollea 72(2): 273. 2017 [24 Jun 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424337

Common Names

  • Astropanax Procumbens
  • Procumbens Astropanax
  • Astropanax of Procumbens

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Description

Astropanax procumbens (also called Astropanax procumbent, 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 procumbens 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 procumbens 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 procumbens 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 procumbens

Astropanax procumbens is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the dry grasslands.

Astropanax procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astropanax procumbens?

Astropanax procumbens

What is the common name of Astropanax procumbens?

Procumbent Astropanax

Where is Astropanax procumbens 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.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' 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.