Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
botumirimensis
ID:
1540640

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fiaschi & Pirani) Fiaschi & G.M.Plunkett

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 72(1): 18. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022135


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Description

Didymopanax botumirimensis (also called Botumirim, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It has a dense, round crown, and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It grows in tropical rainforests and is tolerant of shade.

Uses & Benefits

Didymopanax botumirimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Didymopanax botumirimensis is white with five petals. The seed is a small, round capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didymopanax botumirimensis is a fast-growing, upright palm that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept warm and moist. Division can be done when the clump is large enough. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist.

Where to Find Didymopanax botumirimensis

Didymopanax botumirimensis can be found in Central and South America.

Didymopanax botumirimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Didymopanax botumirimensis?

Didymopanax botumirimensis

What is the common name of Didymopanax botumirimensis?

Botumirim Didymopanax

What is the native range of Didymopanax botumirimensis?

Central and South America

Species in the Didymopanax genus

Didymopanax houlletii, Didymopanax confusus, Didymopanax fruticosus, Didymopanax plurispicatus, Didymopanax prancei, Didymopanax quinquecarinatus, Didymopanax capixabus, Didymopanax ciliatifolius, Didymopanax tamatamaensis, Didymopanax umbrosus, Didymopanax piauhyensis, Didymopanax decaphyllus, Didymopanax dichotomus, Didymopanax grandigemmus, Didymopanax kollmannii, Didymopanax pimichinensis, Didymopanax plurifolius, Didymopanax auratus, Didymopanax botumirimensis, Didymopanax pubicarpus, Didymopanax racemiferus, Didymopanax ruschianus, Didymopanax villosissimus, Didymopanax calvus, Didymopanax macrocarpus, Didymopanax longipetiolatus, Didymopanax morototoni, Didymopanax acuminatus, Didymopanax burchellii, Didymopanax cordatus, Didymopanax distractiflorus, Didymopanax gardneri, Didymopanax malmei, Didymopanax selloi, Didymopanax vinosus, Didymopanax angustissimus, Didymopanax cephalanthus, Didymopanax glaziovii, Didymopanax lucumoides,

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,