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Neopanax (Neopanax)
Pseudopanax (Latin for "false ginseng") is a small genus of 12–20 species of evergreen plants, the majority of which are endemic to New Zealand. Flowers of the genus occur in terminal umbels. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Neopanax
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Attributes of Neopanax
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Neopanax
Distribution of Neopanax
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Distribution Map of Neopanax
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Neopanax
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The neopanax genus comprises shrubs and trees preferring a balance of bright, indirect light and moderate moisture levels, thriving in well-draining, fertile soil. Temperature fluctuations and cold drafts should be avoided. Common challenges include susceptibility to pest infestations, such as aphids and scale insects, and fungal diseases. Seasonal considerations entail increased hydration and humidity control during active growth in spring and summer, while in autumn and winter, reducing watering and protecting neopanax from frost is imperative.
How to Water Neopanax?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Neopanax?
How to Propagate Neopanax?
How to Plant Neopanax?
Exploring the Neopanax Plants
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4 most common species：
Five finger
Five finger (Neopanax arboreus) is a small evergreen tree that is occasionally grown ornamentally. The Latin name arboreus means "tree-like," as its small stature makes it shrub-like, while it appears more like a tree. This tree has several uses in the traditional Maori culture since it produces a khaki dye and a gum known as pia houhou, which is used to make watercraft watertight. The bark and wood are also used for several types of traditional crafts.
Neopanax laetus
Neopanax laetus is such a popular garden plant that it has been honored with the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. This New Zealand native is an evergreen shrub that offers year-round interest through its leaves, fruit, and flowers. The plant can be propagated through cuttings, makes a good container plant, and is ideal for courtyard and city gardens.
Neopanax kermadecensis
Neopanax kermadecensis is a resilient shrub endemic to the volcanic soils and harsh climate of the Kermadec Islands. It boasts large, glossy green leaves which help maximize sunlight absorption. The plant's robust nature allows it to thrive in these remote, oceanic conditions, where it plays a key role in the local ecosystem by providing habitat and food for endemic wildlife.
Neopanax colensoi
Neopanax colensoi is a resilient shrub native to forest margins and alpine areas. Its leathery, green leaves are distinctly toothed and can endure harsh, windy conditions. The small, clustered flowers of neopanax colensoi bloom white, attracting pollinators before giving way to purple-black berries, a food source for local birds, aiding seed dispersal.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Neopanax
Neopanax
Pseudopanax (Latin for "false ginseng") is a small genus of 12–20 species of evergreen plants, the majority of which are endemic to New Zealand. Flowers of the genus occur in terminal umbels.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Neopanax
Feedback
Attributes of Neopanax
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Neopanax
Distribution of Neopanax
Feedback
Distribution Map of Neopanax
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Neopanax
Feedback
The neopanax genus comprises shrubs and trees preferring a balance of bright, indirect light and moderate moisture levels, thriving in well-draining, fertile soil. Temperature fluctuations and cold drafts should be avoided. Common challenges include susceptibility to pest infestations, such as aphids and scale insects, and fungal diseases. Seasonal considerations entail increased hydration and humidity control during active growth in spring and summer, while in autumn and winter, reducing watering and protecting neopanax from frost is imperative.
How to Water Neopanax?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Neopanax?
How to Propagate Neopanax?
How to Plant Neopanax?
Exploring the Neopanax Plants
Feedback
4 most common species：
Five finger
Five finger (Neopanax arboreus) is a small evergreen tree that is occasionally grown ornamentally. The Latin name arboreus means "tree-like," as its small stature makes it shrub-like, while it appears more like a tree. This tree has several uses in the traditional Maori culture since it produces a khaki dye and a gum known as pia houhou, which is used to make watercraft watertight. The bark and wood are also used for several types of traditional crafts.
Neopanax laetus
Neopanax laetus is such a popular garden plant that it has been honored with the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. This New Zealand native is an evergreen shrub that offers year-round interest through its leaves, fruit, and flowers. The plant can be propagated through cuttings, makes a good container plant, and is ideal for courtyard and city gardens.
Neopanax kermadecensis
Neopanax kermadecensis is a resilient shrub endemic to the volcanic soils and harsh climate of the Kermadec Islands. It boasts large, glossy green leaves which help maximize sunlight absorption. The plant's robust nature allows it to thrive in these remote, oceanic conditions, where it plays a key role in the local ecosystem by providing habitat and food for endemic wildlife.
Neopanax colensoi
Neopanax colensoi is a resilient shrub native to forest margins and alpine areas. Its leathery, green leaves are distinctly toothed and can endure harsh, windy conditions. The small, clustered flowers of neopanax colensoi bloom white, attracting pollinators before giving way to purple-black berries, a food source for local birds, aiding seed dispersal.
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More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
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A database of 400000+ plants
unlimited guides at your fingertips...
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