Macropanax decandrus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decandrus
ID:
233257
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Hoo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin., Addit. 1: 164 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232588
Common Names
- Macropanax decandrus
- Decandrus Macropanax
- Decandrus Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macropanax decandrus (also called Decandrous Macropanax, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a terrestrial plant with a creeping rhizome and long, thin, erect stems. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white with a yellow lip.
Uses & Benefits
Macropanax decandrus 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 decandrus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macropanax decandrus 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 decandrus
Macropanax decandrus can be found in China.
Macropanax decandrus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macropanax decandrus?
Macropanax decandrus
What is the common name of Macropanax decandrus?
Ten-petalled Macropanax
What is the natural habitat of Macropanax decandrus?
It is found in wet tropical forests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Macropanax genus
Macropanax baviensis, Macropanax chienii, Macropanax concinnus, Macropanax decandrus, Macropanax dispermus, Macropanax grushvitzkii, Macropanax maingayi, Macropanax meghalayensis, Macropanax membranifolius, Macropanax paucinervis, Macropanax rosthornii, Macropanax schmidii, Macropanax sessilis, Macropanax simplicifolius, Macropanax skvortsovii, Macropanax undulatus, Macropanax vidalii, Macropanax serratifolius,
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-117059: Based on the initial data import
Gin Hoo (1912-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Hoo' in the authors string.