Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gunnii
ID:
295645

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Frodin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Araliaceae : 308 (2003 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294977

Common Names

  • Raukaua gunnii
  • Raukaua Palm
  • Raukaua

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Synonyms

  • Nothopanax gunnii (Hook.f.) Seem. [unknown]
  • Panax gunnii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Pseudopanax gunnii (Hook.f.) K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Raukaua gunnii (also called Gunn's raukaua, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests, as well as in secondary forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Raukaua gunnii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raukaua gunnii has a small, yellow flower with a short, thin stem. The seed is a small, brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are short and thin, with a yellowish-green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raukaua gunnii is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is typically done through seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Raukaua gunnii

Raukaua gunnii can be found in New Zealand.

Raukaua gunnii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raukaua gunnii?

Raukaua gunnii

What are the common names of Raukaua gunnii?

Common names include: Gunnii, Gunnii, and Gunnii

What is the natural habitat of Raukaua gunnii?

Raukaua gunnii is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas

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-176788: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
David Gamman Frodin (1940-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frodin' in the authors string.