Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) C.B.Shang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia : 291 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241824
Common Names
- Merrilliopanax membranifolius
- Membranifolius Merrilliopanax
- Merrilliopanax Plant
Synonyms
- Nothopanax membranifolius W.W.Sm. [unknown]
- Gilibertia membranifolia (W.W.Sm.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Gilibertia myriantha Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
Description
Merrilliopanax membranifolius (also called Membranous-Leaved 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 membranifolius is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Merrilliopanax membranifolius 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 membranifolius 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 membranifolius
Merrilliopanax membranifolius can be found in the Himalayas.
Merrilliopanax membranifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Merrilliopanax membranifolius?
Merrilliopanax membranifolius
What is the common name of Merrilliopanax membranifolius?
Membranous-leaved Merrilliopanax
What is the natural habitat of Merrilliopanax membranifolius?
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,