Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cheeseman) Frodin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Araliaceae : 226 (2003 publ. 2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250362
Common Names
- Neopanax macintyrei
- Macintyre's Neopanax
- Macintyrei Neopanax
Synonyms
- Nothopanax macintyrei Cheeseman [unknown]
- Pseudopanax macintyrei (Cheeseman) Wardle [unknown]
Description
Neopanax macintyrei (also called Macintyre's 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 macintyrei is used for its ornamental value in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Neopanax macintyrei are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neopanax macintyrei 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 macintyrei
Neopanax macintyrei can be found in New Zealand.
Neopanax macintyrei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neopanax macintyrei?
Neopanax macintyrei
What is the common name of Neopanax macintyrei?
Macintyre's Neopanax
What is the natural habitat of Neopanax macintyrei?
It is native to New Zealand
Species in the Neopanax 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,