Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 17: 205 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260255
Common Names
- Artocarpus Oreopanax
- Artocarpus Aralia
- Artocarpus Leaf Aralia
Description
Oreopanax artocarpoides (also called Artocarpus 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 artocarpoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oreopanax artocarpoides has a yellow flower with a red center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oreopanax artocarpoides 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 artocarpoides
Oreopanax artocarpoides can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Oreopanax artocarpoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oreopanax artocarpoides?
Oreopanax artocarpoides
What is the common name of Oreopanax artocarpoides?
Artocarpus-like Oreopanax
What is the natural habitat of Oreopanax artocarpoides?
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,