Macropanax vidalii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vidalii
ID:
233280
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Shang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 5: 41 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232611
Common Names
- Vidal's Macropanax
- Vidal's Flamingo Flower
- Vidal's Tail Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macropanax vidalii (also called Vidal'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 vidalii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macropanax vidalii is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macropanax vidalii 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 vidalii
Macropanax vidalii can be found in Central and South America.
Macropanax vidalii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macropanax vidalii?
Macropanax vidalii
What is the family of Macropanax vidalii?
Araliaceae
What is the common name of Macropanax vidalii?
Vidal's Macropanax
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-117080: Based on the initial data import
Chih Bei Shang (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Shang' in the authors string.