Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
undulatus
ID:
233277

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex G.Don) Seem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 2: 294 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232608

Common Names

  • Undulate Macropanax
  • Undulate Flamingo Flower
  • Undulate Tail Flower

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Synonyms

  • Macropanax parviflorus G.Hoo [unknown]
  • Paratropia undulata (Wall. ex G.Don) K.Koch [unknown]
  • Hedera undulata Wall. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Macropanax undulatus simplex H.L.Li [valid]

Description

Macropanax undulatus (also called Wavy 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 wavy and the flowers are white with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Macropanax undulatus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Macropanax undulatus var. undulatus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macropanax undulatus 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 undulatus 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 undulatus

Macropanax undulatus can be found in China.

Macropanax undulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macropanax undulatus?

Macropanax undulatus

What is the family of Macropanax undulatus?

Araliaceae

What is the common name of Macropanax undulatus?

Wavy-Leaf 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-117077: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.