Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microflorus
ID:
261033

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borchs.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 17(4): 387 (1997).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260365

Common Names

  • Small-Flower Oreopanax
  • Small-Flower Aralia
  • Small-Flower Leaf Aralia

Searching for Oreopanax microflorus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Oreopanax microflorus (also called Mountain Panax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing to 6 m tall. It is native to Central America, from Costa Rica to Panama, and to South America, from Colombia to Peru. It is found in wet montane forests, at altitudes of 500–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Oreopanax microflorus is used as an ornamental plant, for its wood, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oreopanax microflorus is yellowish-green and grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, light green leaf.

Searching for Oreopanax microflorus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Oreopanax microflorus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and should be about 6 inches long. They should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Oreopanax microflorus

Oreopanax microflorus is native to Colombia.

Oreopanax microflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreopanax microflorus?

Oreopanax microflorus

What are the common names of Oreopanax microflorus?

Microflorus Oreopanax, Microflorus Aralia

What is the natural habitat of Oreopanax microflorus?

It is found in moist forests in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador

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-143579: Based on the initial data import
Finn Borchsenius (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borchs.' in the authors string.