Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
alpinus
ID:
242488

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) C.B.Shang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 5: 293 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241820

Common Names

  • Merrilliopanax alpinus
  • Alpinus Merrilliopanax
  • Merrilliopanax Plant

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Synonyms

  • Merrilliopanax cordifolius Sastry [unknown]
  • Merrilliopanax tibetanus C.Y.Wu & S.K.Wu [unknown]
  • Pseudobrassaiopsis alpina (C.B.Clarke) R.N.Banerjee [unknown]
  • Tetrapanax tibetanus G.Hoo [unknown]
  • Brassaiopsis alpina C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Euaraliopsis alpina (C.B.Clarke) N.P.Balakr. [invalid]

Description

Merrilliopanax alpinus (also called Alpine Merrilliopanax, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It has white flowers and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Merrilliopanax alpinus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Merrilliopanax alpinus are small, yellow, and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merrilliopanax alpinus is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to New Caledonia. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 4 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Merrilliopanax alpinus

Merrilliopanax alpinus can be found in the Himalayas.

Merrilliopanax alpinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merrilliopanax alpinus?

Merrilliopanax alpinus

What is the common name of Merrilliopanax alpinus?

Alpine Merrilliopanax

What is the natural habitat of Merrilliopanax alpinus?

Dry grasslands and scrubland

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-125821: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Chih Bei Shang (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Shang' in the authors string.