Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) J.F.Macbr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 13(5): 42 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086037
Common Names
- Dendropanax Umbellatus
- Umbellatus
- Umbellatus Tree
Description
Dendropanax umbellatus (also called Umbellate Dendropanax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a small tree, typically growing up to 10 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, and prefers moist, fertile soils.
Uses & Benefits
Dendropanax umbellatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and for fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendropanax umbellatus has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendropanax umbellatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to part shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Dendropanax umbellatus
Dendropanax umbellatus is native to China and can be found in the Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan provinces.
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,