Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvus
ID:
295648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kirk) Heenan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 36: 309 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294980

Common Names

  • Raukaua parvus
  • Raukaua Palm
  • Raukaua

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Synonyms

  • Nothopanax anomasimplex Allan [invalid]
  • Nothopanax parvus (Kirk) Cockayne [unknown]
  • Panax simplex parvus Kirk [unknown]

Description

Raukaua parvus (also called Dwarf 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 parvus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raukaua parvus 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 parvus 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 parvus

Raukaua parvus can be found in New Zealand.

Raukaua parvus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raukaua parvus?

Raukaua parvus

What are the common names of Raukaua parvus?

Common names include: Parvus, Parvus, and Parvus

What is the natural habitat of Raukaua parvus?

Raukaua parvus 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-176790: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.
Peter Brian Heenan (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heenan' in the authors string.