Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosanus
ID:
311886

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hayata) H.L.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 30: 231 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311218

Common Names

  • Sinopanax formosanus
  • Formosan Sinopanax
  • Formosan Ginseng

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Synonyms

  • Oreopanax formosanus Hayata [unknown]
  • Brassaiopsis formosana (Hayata) T.Yamaz. [unknown]

Description

Sinopanax formosanus (also called Sinopanax formosanus, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Taiwan. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sinopanax formosanus is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sinopanax formosanus are small, white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single round cotyledon and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinopanax formosanus is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Sinopanax formosanus

Sinopanax formosanus can be found in the rainforests of Taiwan.

Sinopanax formosanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinopanax formosanus?

Sinopanax formosanus

What is the common name of Sinopanax formosanus?

Chinese yam

What is the natural habitat of Sinopanax formosanus?

It is found in forests, thickets, and grasslands in China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Sinopanax genus

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-192374: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.
Li Huilin (1911-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Li' in the authors string.