Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
valdiviensis
ID:
295653

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gay) Frodin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Araliaceae : 311 (2003 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294985

Common Names

  • Raukaua valdiviensis
  • Raukaua Palm
  • Raukaua

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Synonyms

  • Aralia valdiviensis Gay [unknown]
  • Panax valdiviensis (Gay) Baill. [unknown]
  • Pseudopanax valdiviensis (Gay) Baill. [unknown]
  • Cheirodendron valdiviense (Gay) Seem. [unknown]
  • Pseudopanax valdiviensis (Gay) Harms [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raukaua valdiviensis 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 valdiviensis 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 valdiviensis

Raukaua valdiviensis can be found in New Zealand.

Raukaua valdiviensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raukaua valdiviensis?

Raukaua valdiviensis

What are the common names of Raukaua valdiviensis?

Common names include: Valdiviensis, Valdiviensis, and Valdiviensis

What is the natural habitat of Raukaua valdiviensis?

Raukaua valdiviensis 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-176795: Based on the initial data import
Claude Ray (1800-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gay' in the authors string.
David Gamman Frodin (1940-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frodin' in the authors string.