Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
hondurensis
ID:
942282

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.J.Cannon & Cannon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 19: 14 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941620

Common Names

  • Honduran Dendropanax
  • Dendropanax hondurensis
  • Dendropanax Hondurensis

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Description

Dendropanax hondurensis (also called Honduran Aralia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub or small tree in the Araliaceae family. It is native to Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It has a single trunk with a rounded crown, and its leaves are large, glossy, and palmate. It bears white flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Dendropanax hondurensis 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 hondurensis 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 hondurensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Dendropanax hondurensis

Dendropanax hondurensis 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-60058: Based on the initial data import
Margaret Joy Cannon (1928-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.J.Cannon' in the authors string.
J. F. M. Cannon (1930-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cannon' in the authors string.