Status:
valid
Authors:
Ha
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Biol. (Vietnam) 2(3): 28 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232594
Common Names
- Grushvitzki's Macropanax
- Grushvitzki's Flamingo Flower
- Grushvitzki's Tail Flower
Description
Macropanax grushvitzkii (also called Grushvitzki's 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 grushvitzkii 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 grushvitzkii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macropanax grushvitzkii 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 grushvitzkii
Macropanax grushvitzkii can be found in China.
Macropanax grushvitzkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macropanax grushvitzkii?
Macropanax grushvitzkii
What is the common name of Macropanax grushvitzkii?
Grushvitzki's Macropanax
What is the natural habitat of Macropanax grushvitzkii?
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
Thi Dung Ha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ha' in the authors string.