Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gargantae
ID:
260982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 6: 535 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260314

Common Names

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

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Description

Oreopanax gargantae (also called 'Candelilla', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Central America and Mexico and is found in dry forests and scrublands. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and leathery. The flowers are yellow-green and the fruits are drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Oreopanax gargantae is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oreopanax gargantae 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 gargantae is a hardy evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants in the spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a pot with moist soil and kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Oreopanax gargantae

Oreopanax gargantae is native to Colombia.

Oreopanax gargantae FAQ

What is the common name of Oreopanax gargantae?

Gargantae's Oreopanax

What is the natural habitat of Oreopanax gargantae?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the typical uses of Oreopanax gargantae?

Ornamental plant, timber, and food

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-143531: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.