Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) G.M.Plunkett, Lowry & D.A.Neill
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 73(3): 256. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026018
Common Names
- Cephalopanax jahnii
- Jahnii Cephalopanax
- Cephalopanax
Description
Cephalopanax jahnii (also called Jahnii, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves that are green to yellow in color and grow in a rosette pattern. The plant is found in moist, tropical forests and is shade-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalopanax jahnii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalopanax jahnii has small yellow flowers that are cup-shaped and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cephalopanax jahnii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or air layering.
Where to Find Cephalopanax jahnii
Cephalopanax jahnii can be found in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in South America.
Cephalopanax jahnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalopanax jahnii?
Cephalopanax jahnii
What is the common name of Cephalopanax jahnii?
Jahn's Aralia
What is the natural habitat of Cephalopanax jahnii?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia
Species in the Cephalopanax genus
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,