Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 4: 129 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941589
Common Names
- Burmese Dendropanax
- Dendropanax burmanicus
- Dendropanax Burmanicus
Description
Dendropanax burmanicus (also called 'Burmese 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 burmanicus 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 burmanicus is white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendropanax burmanicus is a terrestrial orchid species native to the Philippines. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil mix in a bright, humid environment. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seed should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Dendropanax burmanicus
Dendropanax burmanicus is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It can be found in moist forests and along streams at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
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,