Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
rosthornii
ID:
233271

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) C.Y.Wu ex G.Hoo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin., Addit. 1: 166 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232602

Common Names

  • Rosthorn's Macropanax
  • Rosthorn's Flamingo Flower
  • Rosthorn's Tail Flower

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Synonyms

  • Nothopanax rosthornii Harms [unknown]
  • Acanthopanax rosthornii (Harms) R.Vig. [unknown]
  • Pseudopanax rosthornii (Harms) Philipson [unknown]
  • Nothopanax emeiensis Z.Y.Zhu [unknown]
  • Heptapleurum esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Macropanax rosthornii (also called Rosthorn'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 rosthornii 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 rosthornii 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 rosthornii 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 rosthornii

Macropanax rosthornii can be found in China.

Macropanax rosthornii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macropanax rosthornii?

Macropanax rosthornii

What is the family of Macropanax rosthornii?

Araliaceae

What is the common name of Macropanax rosthornii?

Rosthorn's 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-117071: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Gin Hoo (1912-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Hoo' in the authors string.