Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
geniculatus
ID:
794598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fiaschi

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 57: 245 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793931

Common Names

  • Dendropanax geniculatus
  • Geniculate Dendropanax
  • Brazilian Dendropanax

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Description

Dendropanax geniculatus (also called Knobby Dendropanax, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It has small, white flowers and small, round, yellow-green fruits with knobby protrusions. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendropanax geniculatus is used as an ornamental plant, with its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendropanax geniculatus has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendropanax geniculatus is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept moist. Propagation can be done through cuttings, layering, or division of the rootball.

Where to Find Dendropanax geniculatus

Dendropanax geniculatus is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Dendropanax geniculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendropanax geniculatus?

Dendropanax geniculatus

What is the common name of Dendropanax geniculatus?

Geniculate Tree of Life

What is the natural habitat of Dendropanax geniculatus?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Dendropanax genus

Dendropanax amorimii, Dendropanax bahiensis, Dendropanax geniculatus, Dendropanax australis, Dendropanax caudatus, Dendropanax denticulatus, Dendropanax nebulosus, Dendropanax alberti-smithii, Dendropanax amplifolius, Dendropanax arboreus, Dendropanax bilocularis, Dendropanax blakeanus, Dendropanax bolivianus, Dendropanax borneensis, Dendropanax bracteatus, Dendropanax brasiliensis, Dendropanax burmanicus, Dendropanax caloneurus, Dendropanax caucanus, Dendropanax chevalieri, Dendropanax confertus, Dendropanax cordifolius, Dendropanax cuneatus, Dendropanax cuneifolius, Dendropanax dariensis, Dendropanax dentigerus, Dendropanax exilis, Dendropanax fendleri, Dendropanax filipes, Dendropanax glaberrimus, Dendropanax globosus, Dendropanax gonatopodus, Dendropanax grandiflorus, Dendropanax grandis, Dendropanax hainanensis, Dendropanax heterophyllus, Dendropanax hondurensis, Dendropanax kwangsiensis, Dendropanax lancifolius, Dendropanax langbianensis, Dendropanax langsdorffii, Dendropanax larensis, Dendropanax latilobus, Dendropanax laurifolius, Dendropanax lehmannii, Dendropanax leptopodus, Dendropanax macrocarpus, Dendropanax macrophyllus, Dendropanax macropodus, Dendropanax maingayi,

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-332490: Based on the initial data import
Pedro Fiaschi (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fiaschi' in the authors string.