Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acerifolius
ID:
260910

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd. ex Schult.) Seem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 3: 275 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260242

Common Names

  • Acerifolius Oreopanax
  • Maple-Leaf Oreopanax
  • Maple-Leaf Aralia

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Synonyms

  • Aralia acerifolia Willd. ex Schult. [unknown]
  • Aralia heterophylla Willd. ex Schult. [unknown]
  • Oreopanax heterophyllus (Willd. ex Schult.) Harms [unknown]
  • Hedera acerifolia (Willd. ex Schult.) DC. [unknown]
  • Hedera argentata Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Oreopanax acerifolius (also called Maple-Leaf Aralia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has a single, slender trunk with a crown of up to 20 leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oreopanax acerifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it is believed to have healing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oreopanax acerifolius has small, yellow flowers that are borne in small clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, woody shell. The seedlings are small and have a conical shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreopanax acerifolius is a small evergreen tree that grows in tropical rainforests. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seed should be sown in the spring and the cuttings should be taken in the summer. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Oreopanax acerifolius

Oreopanax acerifolius can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Oreopanax acerifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreopanax acerifolius?

Oreopanax acerifolius

What is the common name of Oreopanax acerifolius?

Maple-leaved Oreopanax

What is the natural habitat of Oreopanax acerifolius?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Oreopanax genus

Oreopanax acerifolius, Oreopanax albanensis, Oreopanax allocophyllus, Oreopanax anchicayanus, Oreopanax andreanus, Oreopanax angularis, Oreopanax anomalus, Oreopanax apurimacensis, Oreopanax aquifolius, Oreopanax arcanus, Oreopanax argentatus, Oreopanax artocarpoides, Oreopanax atopanthus, Oreopanax avicenniifolius, Oreopanax bogotensis, Oreopanax boliviensis, Oreopanax brachystachyus, Oreopanax brunneus, Oreopanax bullosus, Oreopanax candamoanus, Oreopanax capitatus, Oreopanax catalpifolius, Oreopanax cecropiifolius, Oreopanax cheirophyllus, Oreopanax cissoides, Oreopanax compactus, Oreopanax confusus, Oreopanax corazonensis, Oreopanax coriaceus, Oreopanax costaricensis, Oreopanax crassinervius, Oreopanax crataegodorus, Oreopanax cumanensis, Oreopanax cuspidatus, Oreopanax cyclophyllus, Oreopanax dactylifolius, Oreopanax deinocephalus, Oreopanax diguensis, Oreopanax discolor, Oreopanax divulsus, Oreopanax donnell-smithii, Oreopanax duquei, Oreopanax dussii, Oreopanax echinops, Oreopanax ecuadoriensis, Oreopanax ellsworthii, Oreopanax epificus, Oreopanax epremesnilianus, Oreopanax eriocephalus, Oreopanax farallonensis,

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,

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