Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
williamsii
ID:
942375

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Harms

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 693. 1942

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941713

Common Names

  • Williams' Dendropanax
  • Williams' Aralia
  • Williams' Dendropanax

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Description

Dendropanax williamsii (also called Williams' Dendropanax, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It has large, leathery leaves and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. The plant prefers high humidity and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

Uses & Benefits

Dendropanax williamsii 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 williamsii 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 williamsii 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 williamsii

Dendropanax williamsii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-60142: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.