Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Harms
Source:
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 693 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200026069
Common Names
- Marginifer Dendropanax
- Dendropanax Marginifer
- Marginifer Dendropanax
Description
Dendropanax marginifer (also called Marginifer Dendropanax, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is a popular ornamental tree, and is also used for its edible fruit.
Uses & Benefits
Dendropanax marginifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendropanax marginifer has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single stem with opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendropanax marginifer is an evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Dendropanax marginifer
Dendropanax marginifer can be found in India.
Dendropanax marginifer FAQ
What is the common name of Dendropanax marginifer?
Marginifer Dendropanax
What is the natural habitat of Dendropanax marginifer?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
What are the uses of Dendropanax marginifer?
The wood of Dendropanax marginifer is used for making furniture and other decorative items
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,