Status:
valid
Authors:
Taram, A.P.Das & Tag
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Pleione 12(2): 317, t. 1, fig. 1. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000006152
Description
Panax arunachalensis (also called 'Arunachal Ginseng' and 'Indian Ginseng', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India. It typically grows in tropical forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Panax arunachalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panax arunachalensis is a yellow, five-lobed flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Panax arunachalensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can also be propagated by division.
Where to Find Panax arunachalensis
Panax arunachalensis is native to the Arunachal Pradesh region of India.
Panax arunachalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panax arunachalensis?
Panax arunachalensis
What is the common name of Panax arunachalensis?
Arunachal Ginseng
What is the natural habitat of Panax arunachalensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Panax genus
Panax assamicus,
Panax bipinnatifidus,
Panax ginseng,
Panax japonicus,
Panax notoginseng,
Panax pseudoginseng,
Panax quinquefolius,
Panax stipuleanatus,
Panax trifolius,
Panax vietnamensis,
Panax wangianus,
Panax zingiberensis,
Panax sokpayensis,
Panax mastersianus,
Panax compactus,
Panax nitidus,
Panax lepidus,
Panax excelsa,
Panax arunachalensis,
Panax aesculifolia,
Panax fallax,
Panax hermannii,
Panax margaritifer,
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,