Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
poilanei
ID:
942344

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bui

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 9: 389 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941682

Common Names

  • Dendropanax poilanei
  • Poilane's Orchid
  • Poilane Orchid

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Description

Dendropanax poilanei (also called Poilane's Aralia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub or small tree in the Araliaceae family. It is native to China and Vietnam, 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 palmate. It bears white flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Dendropanax poilanei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties, as well as for its ability to reduce fever and treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendropanax poilanei is white or cream in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendropanax poilanei is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 20 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they are rooted.

Where to Find Dendropanax poilanei

Dendropanax poilanei can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

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-60114: Based on the initial data import
Ngoc-Sanh Bui: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bui' in the authors string.