Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arboreus
ID:
251024

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Murr.) Allan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Zeal. 1: 435 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250356

Common Names

  • Neopanax arboreus
  • Arboreous Neopanax
  • Arboreus Neopanax

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Synonyms

  • Nothopanax arboreus (L.f.) Seem. [unknown]
  • Panax arboreus L.f. [unknown]
  • Panax australasius Pers. [invalid]
  • Pseudopanax arboreus (L.f.) K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Neopanax arboreus (also called Tree Neopanax, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in lowland and montane rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Neopanax arboreus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Neopanax arboreus are white or cream-colored, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with white or cream-colored petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neopanax arboreus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Neopanax arboreus

Neopanax arboreus can be found in New Zealand.

Neopanax arboreus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neopanax arboreus?

Neopanax arboreus

What is the common name of Neopanax arboreus?

Tree Neopanax

What is the natural habitat of Neopanax arboreus?

It is native to New Zealand

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