Panax assamicus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
assamicus
ID:
264196
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.N.Banerjee
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 10: 23 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263528
Common Names
- Assam Ginseng
- Assam Panax
- Indian Ginseng
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panax assamicus (also called Assam Panax, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its large, oval-shaped leaves and long, thin stems. It typically grows in wet, tropical forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Panax assamicus is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panax assamicus is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single leaf.
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Panax assamicus can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into multiple sections and each section can be planted in its own pot. The soil should be kept moist and the plant should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Panax assamicus
Panax assamicus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Panax assamicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panax assamicus?
Panax assamicus
What type of plant is Panax assamicus?
Ginseng
Where is Panax assamicus found?
India, Bhutan, and Myanmar
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,
References
Rabindra Nath Banerjee (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.N.Banerjee' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:91404-1: Based on the initial data import