Dendropanax australis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
809114
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fiaschi & Jung-Mend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Candollea 61: 458 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808448
Common Names
- Dendropanax Australis
- Australis Tree
- Australis Dendropanax
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendropanax australis (also called Southern Dendropanax, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America, found in wet forests and along streams. It has large, bright green leaves and produces yellow flowers with red bracts.
Uses & Benefits
Dendropanax australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flowers. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendropanax australis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendropanax australis is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Dendropanax australis
Dendropanax australis is native to Australia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Dendropanax australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendropanax australis?
Dendropanax australis
What is the common name of Dendropanax australis?
Southern Dendropanax
Where is Dendropanax australis found?
Australia
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-346681: Based on the initial data import
Sigrid Luiza Jung-Mendaçolli (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jung-Mend.' in the authors string.
Pedro Fiaschi (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fiaschi' in the authors string.