Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
affinis
ID:
942234

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Marchal) Gamerro & Zuloaga

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 35: 163 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941572

Common Names

  • Affine Dendropanax
  • Affine Orchid
  • Cluster-Flowered Dendropanax

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Description

Dendropanax affinis (also called 'Affine Panax', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It is a small plant, growing to a height of about 10 cm. It has long, thin leaves and produces yellow-green flowers with purple spots. It typically grows in moist, shady areas near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Dendropanax affinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The leaves of this plant can be used as a tea substitute and the flowers are used to make a fragrant oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendropanax affinis is a small, white flower with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is a single, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and dark green, with a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendropanax affinis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Dendropanax affinis

Dendropanax affinis is native to the Philippines.

Species in the Dendropanax genus

Dendropanax amorimii, Dendropanax bahiensis, Dendropanax geniculatus, Dendropanax australis, Dendropanax caudatus, Dendropanax denticulatus, Dendropanax nebulosus, Dendropanax alberti-smithii, Dendropanax amplifolius, Dendropanax arboreus, Dendropanax bilocularis, Dendropanax blakeanus, Dendropanax bolivianus, Dendropanax borneensis, Dendropanax bracteatus, Dendropanax brasiliensis, Dendropanax burmanicus, Dendropanax caloneurus, Dendropanax caucanus, Dendropanax chevalieri, Dendropanax confertus, Dendropanax cordifolius, Dendropanax cuneatus, Dendropanax cuneifolius, Dendropanax dariensis, Dendropanax dentigerus, Dendropanax exilis, Dendropanax fendleri, Dendropanax filipes, Dendropanax glaberrimus, Dendropanax globosus, Dendropanax gonatopodus, Dendropanax grandiflorus, Dendropanax grandis, Dendropanax hainanensis, Dendropanax heterophyllus, Dendropanax hondurensis, Dendropanax kwangsiensis, Dendropanax lancifolius, Dendropanax langbianensis, Dendropanax langsdorffii, Dendropanax larensis, Dendropanax latilobus, Dendropanax laurifolius, Dendropanax lehmannii, Dendropanax leptopodus, Dendropanax macrocarpus, Dendropanax macrophyllus, Dendropanax macropodus, Dendropanax maingayi,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-60013: Based on the initial data import
Juan C. Gamerro (1923-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamerro' in the authors string.
Élie Marchal (1839-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marchal' in the authors string.
Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.