Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
heterophyllus
ID:
942280

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Marchal) Frodin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Araliaceae : 130 (2003 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941618

Common Names

  • Variable-leaved Dendropanax
  • Dendropanax heterophyllus
  • Dendropanax Heterophyllus

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Description

Dendropanax heterophyllus (also called Variable-leaved Aralia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub or small tree in the Araliaceae family. It is native to Japan and Korea, and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It has a single trunk with a rounded crown, and its leaves are large, glossy, and variable. It bears white flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Dendropanax heterophyllus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendropanax heterophyllus has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendropanax heterophyllus is a species of tree that is native to China. It is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Dendropanax heterophyllus

Dendropanax heterophyllus 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-60056: Based on the initial data import
David Gamman Frodin (1940-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frodin' in the authors string.
Élie Marchal (1839-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marchal' in the authors string.