Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edgerleyi
ID:
295643

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Seem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 4: 352 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294975

Common Names

  • Raukaua edgerleyi
  • Raukaua Palm
  • Raukaua

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Synonyms

  • Nothopanax edgerleyi (Hook.f.) Harms [unknown]
  • Panax edgerleyi Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Pseudopanax edgerleyi (Hook.f.) K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Raukaua edgerleyi (also called Edgerley'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 edgerleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raukaua edgerleyi 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 edgerleyi 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 edgerleyi

Raukaua edgerleyi can be found in New Zealand.

Raukaua edgerleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raukaua edgerleyi?

Raukaua edgerleyi

What are the common names of Raukaua edgerleyi?

Common names include: Edgerleyi, Edgerleyi, and Edgerleyi

What is the natural habitat of Raukaua edgerleyi?

Raukaua edgerleyi 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-176786: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.