Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
grandigemmus
ID:
1540647

Status:
valid

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

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 72(1): 19. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022142

Common Names

  • Didymopanax grandigemmus
  • Large-gem Didymopanax
  • Largegem Didymopanax

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Description

Didymopanax grandigemmus (also called Large-gem, Large-gem Tree, and Large-gem 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 grandigemmus is used as an ornamental plant, for making furniture, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Didymopanax grandigemmus has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didymopanax grandigemmus can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist and in a warm location. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them to their permanent location.

Where to Find Didymopanax grandigemmus

Didymopanax grandigemmus can be found in Central and South America.

Didymopanax grandigemmus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Didymopanax grandigemmus?

Didymopanax grandigemmus

What is the common name of Didymopanax grandigemmus?

Large-leaved Didymopanax

What is the native range of Didymopanax grandigemmus?

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,