Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laetus
ID:
251029

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kirk) Allan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250361

Common Names

  • Neopanax laetus
  • Laetus Neopanax
  • Laetus Neopanax

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Synonyms

  • Nothopanax laetus (Kirk) Cheeseman [unknown]
  • Panax arboreus laetus Kirk [unknown]
  • Pseudopanax laetus (Kirk) Philipson [unknown]

Description

Neopanax laetus (also called Laetus 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 laetus 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 laetus are small, white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neopanax laetus 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 laetus

Neopanax laetus can be found in New Zealand.

Neopanax laetus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neopanax laetus?

Neopanax laetus

What is the common name of Neopanax laetus?

Lush Neopanax

What is the natural habitat of Neopanax laetus?

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

Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.
Harry Allan (1882-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:91076-1: Based on the initial data import