Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
baviensis
ID:
233253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Vig.) C.B.Shang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 1983: 46 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232584

Common Names

  • Macropanax baviensis
  • Baviensis Macropanax
  • Baviensis Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Acanthopanax baviensis R.Vig. [unknown]

Description

Macropanax baviensis (also called Bavian Macropanax, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Vietnam. It has an upright, spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 4 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in mountain forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Macropanax baviensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macropanax baviensis is a small, white, four-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a rounded cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macropanax baviensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Macropanax baviensis

Macropanax baviensis can be found in Vietnam.

Macropanax baviensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macropanax baviensis?

Macropanax baviensis

What is the common name of Macropanax baviensis?

Bavian Macropanax

What is the natural habitat of Macropanax baviensis?

It is found in wet tropical forests of Southeast Asia

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-117055: Based on the initial data import
René Viguier (1880-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Vig.' in the authors string.
Chih Bei Shang (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Shang' in the authors string.