Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
dhruvii
ID:
1322155

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.C.Srivast.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bull. Arunachal Forest Res. 25: 7 (2009 publ. 2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334609

Common Names

  • Heteropanax Dhruvii
  • Dhruvii Heteropanax
  • Heteropanax

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Description

Heteropanax dhruvii (also called Heteropanax dhruvii, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It is typically found in humid forests, at altitudes of up to 1000 m. It has an upright growth habit and can reach up to 3 m in height. Its leaves are glossy and dark green, and its flowers are white and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Heteropanax dhruvii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heteropanax dhruvii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heteropanax dhruvii is a shrub native to India. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Heteropanax dhruvii

Heteropanax dhruvii is native to India, where it can be found in moist woodlands and forests.

Heteropanax dhruvii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heteropanax dhruvii?

Heteropanax dhruvii

What is the natural habitat of Heteropanax dhruvii?

Heteropanax dhruvii is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

What are the care requirements for Heteropanax dhruvii?

Heteropanax dhruvii requires high humidity, warm temperatures, and bright indirect light.

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

Ramesh Chandra Srivastava (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Srivast.' in the authors string.