Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
venosus
ID:
942373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 19: 58 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941711

Common Names

  • Veiny Dendropanax
  • Veiny Aralia
  • Veiny Dendropanax

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Description

Dendropanax venosus (also called 'Veined Dendropanax', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the genus Dendropanax. It is found in the Philippines, and is known for its veined leaves and thick, woody stems. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and on the sides of mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Dendropanax venosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendropanax venosus is white or yellowish-white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, and the seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendropanax venosus is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, moist soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, moist soil.

Where to Find Dendropanax venosus

Dendropanax venosus can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

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,

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