Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
meghalayensis
ID:
233265

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harid. & R.R.Rao

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Forest Fl. Meghalaya : 434 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232596

Common Names

  • Meghalaya Macropanax
  • Meghalaya Flamingo Flower
  • Meghalaya Tail Flower

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Description

Macropanax meghalayensis (also called Meghalayan Macropanax, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South Asia. 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 meghalayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is known for its large, glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macropanax meghalayensis 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 meghalayensis is a species of orchid native to India and Bangladesh. It is a terrestrial orchid that grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,200 m. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a mix of peat and perlite and kept moist and warm. The plants should be grown in bright, indirect light and kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Macropanax meghalayensis

Macropanax meghalayensis can be found in India.

Macropanax meghalayensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macropanax meghalayensis?

Macropanax meghalayensis

What is the family of Macropanax meghalayensis?

Araliaceae

What is the common name of Macropanax meghalayensis?

Meghalayan Macropanax

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-117066: Based on the initial data import
R. Raghavendra Rao (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Rao' in the authors string.
K. Haridasan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harid.' in the authors string.