Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
umbellifera
ID:
250695

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sond.) Hutch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Gen. Fl. Pl. 2: 79 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250027

Common Names

  • Neocussonia umbellifera
  • Umbellifera Cussonia
  • Umbellifera Cussonia Tree

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Synonyms

  • Neocussonia buchananii (Harms) Hutch. [unknown]
  • Schefflera umbellifera (Sond.) Baill. [unknown]
  • Schefflera umbellifera buchananii (Harms) Tennant [unknown]
  • Cussonia buchananii Harms [unknown]
  • Cussonia chartacea Schinz [unknown]
  • Cussonia umbellifera Sond. [unknown]

Description

Neocussonia umbellifera (also called Umbellifera neocussonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is a slender, solitary palm with a slender trunk, up to 10 m tall, and pinnate leaves up to 3 m long. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, where it is found in wet forests, swamps, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Neocussonia umbellifera is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neocussonia umbellifera has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neocussonia umbellifera is a shrub native to tropical South America. It is best grown in a well-draining soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Neocussonia umbellifera

Neocussonia umbellifera is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the Bahamas, Cuba, and Jamaica.

Neocussonia umbellifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neocussonia umbellifera?

Neocussonia umbellifera

What is the common name of Neocussonia umbellifera?

Umbellifera

What is the natural habitat of Neocussonia umbellifera?

Tropical forests

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

Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:91070-1: Based on the initial data import