Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serratus
ID:
295649

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kirk) Heenan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 36: 308 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294981

Common Names

  • Raukaua serratus
  • Raukaua Palm
  • Raukaua

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Synonyms

  • Panax edgerleyi serratus Kirk [unknown]
  • Raukaua edgerleyi serratus (Kirk) A.D.Mitch., Frodin & Heads [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raukaua serratus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raukaua serratus 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 serratus

Raukaua serratus can be found in New Zealand.

Raukaua serratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raukaua serratus?

Raukaua serratus

What are the common names of Raukaua serratus?

Common names include: Serratus, Serratus, and Serratus

What is the natural habitat of Raukaua serratus?

Raukaua serratus 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-176791: 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.