Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
davidii
ID:
243004

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) J.Wen & Frodin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53: 117 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242336

Common Names

  • Metapanax davidii
  • David's Metapanax
  • David Metapanax

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Synonyms

  • Nothopanax bockii Harms ex Diels [unknown]
  • Nothopanax bodinieri (H.Lév.) S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Nothopanax davidii (Franch.) Harms ex Diels [unknown]
  • Nothopanax davidii gongshanensis C.B.Shang [unknown]
  • Nothopanax diversifolius (Hemsl.) Harms [unknown]
  • Nothopanax latifolius Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Aralia bodinieri H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Panax davidii Franch. [unknown]
  • Acanthopanax bockii (Harms ex Diels) R.Vig. [unknown]
  • Acanthopanax davidii (Franch.) R.Vig. [unknown]
  • Acanthopanax diversifolius Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Pseudopanax davidii (Franch.) Philipson [unknown]
  • Macropanax davidii (Franch.) C.B.Shang & C.F.Ji [unknown]

Description

Metapanax davidii (also called David's Metapanax, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers moist soils and is often found in grassland, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Metapanax davidii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metapanax davidii has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seedpods. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metapanax davidii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Metapanax davidii

Metapanax davidii can be found in China and Japan.

Metapanax davidii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metapanax davidii?

Metapanax davidii

What type of plant is Metapanax davidii?

Metapanax davidii is a perennial herb

What is the habitat of Metapanax davidii?

Metapanax davidii is found in moist woods, meadows, and streambanks

Species in the Metapanax 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-126317: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
David Gamman Frodin (1940-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frodin' in the authors string.
Jun Wen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wen' in the authors string.