Status:
valid
Authors:
(King) H.L.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Sargentia 2: 63 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241823
Common Names
- Merrilliopanax listeri
- Listeri Merrilliopanax
- Merrilliopanax Plant
Synonyms
- Merrilliopanax chinensis H.L.Li [unknown]
- Dendropanax listeri King [unknown]
- Gilibertia listeri (King) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
Description
Merrilliopanax listeri (also called Lister's 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 listeri is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Merrilliopanax listeri 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Merrilliopanax listeri 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 listeri
Merrilliopanax listeri can be found in the Himalayas.
Merrilliopanax listeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Merrilliopanax listeri?
Merrilliopanax listeri
What is the common name of Merrilliopanax listeri?
Lister's Merrilliopanax
What is the natural habitat of Merrilliopanax listeri?
Dry grasslands and scrubland
Species in the Merrilliopanax genus
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,