Status:
valid
Authors:
(Seem.) Fiaschi & G.M.Plunkett
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 72(1): 19. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022139
Description
Didymopanax decaphyllus (also called Ten-leaf, Ten-leaf Tree, and Ten-leaf Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Didymopanax decaphyllus is used for making furniture, as a windbreak, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Didymopanax decaphyllus is yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, round capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and five leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Didymopanax decaphyllus 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 decaphyllus
Didymopanax decaphyllus can be found in Central and South America.
Didymopanax decaphyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didymopanax decaphyllus?
Didymopanax decaphyllus
What is the common name of Didymopanax decaphyllus?
Ten-leaved Didymopanax
What is the native range of Didymopanax decaphyllus?
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,