Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dactylifolius
ID:
260955

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Hort. Soc. London 2: 121 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260287

Common Names

  • Elephant's Ear
  • Panama Hat Plant
  • Mountain Bread

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Description

Oreopanax dactylifolius (also called Araliaceae, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araliaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oreopanax dactylifolius 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

The flower of Oreopanax dactylifolius is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreopanax dactylifolius is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m (13 ft) in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Oreopanax dactylifolius

Oreopanax dactylifolius is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes mountain range.

Oreopanax dactylifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreopanax dactylifolius?

Oreopanax dactylifolius

What is the family of Oreopanax dactylifolius?

Araliaceae

What is the common name of Oreopanax dactylifolius?

Dactylifolius Oreopanax

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-143507: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Moore (1821-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Moore' in the authors string.