Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypargyreus
ID:
260996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne. & Planch. ex Harms

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 697 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260328

Common Names

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

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Synonyms

  • Oreopanax hypoleucus Decne. & Planch. [invalid]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oreopanax hypargyreus is white or yellowish-green, and its seed is a small, black, glossy nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreopanax hypargyreus is a species of flowering plant in the Araliaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 5 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers a sunny location and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Oreopanax hypargyreus

Oreopanax hypargyreus is native to Colombia.

Oreopanax hypargyreus FAQ

What is the common name of Oreopanax hypargyreus?

Hypargyreus' Oreopanax

What is the natural habitat of Oreopanax hypargyreus?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the typical uses of Oreopanax hypargyreus?

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-143544: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.