Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
dispermus
ID:
233259

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 271 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232590

Common Names

  • Disperse Macropanax
  • Disperse Flamingo Flower
  • Disperse Tail Flower

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Synonyms

  • Macropanax dispermus integer C.B.Shang [unknown]
  • Macropanax floribundus Miq. [unknown]
  • Macropanax oreophilus Miq. [unknown]
  • Aralia calyculata Zoll. & Moritzi [unknown]
  • Aralia disperma Blume [unknown]
  • Panax serratus Wall. [unknown]
  • Brassaiopsis disperma (Blume) K.Koch [unknown]
  • Brassaiopsis floribunda (Miq.) K.Koch [illegitimate]
  • Cromapanax lobatus Grierson [unknown]
  • Hedera disperma (Blume) DC. [unknown]
  • Hedera serrata Wall. [invalid]
  • Panax serratus Wall. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Macropanax dispermus (also called Dispersed 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 dispermus 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 dispermus 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 dispermus 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 dispermus

Macropanax dispermus can be found in China.

Macropanax dispermus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macropanax dispermus?

Macropanax dispermus

What is the common name of Macropanax dispermus?

Scattered-fruited Macropanax

What is the natural habitat of Macropanax dispermus?

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-117060: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.