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Dendropanax proteus

Dendropanax proteus (Champ. ex Benth.) Benth.
Dendropanax proteus
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Dendropanax proteus is a species in the Araliaceae family, native to South-Central and Southeast China, including Hainan. It was first described in 1861 by Bentham, with the authorship (Champ. ex Benth.) Benth.

Description

Dendropanax proteus belongs to the genus Dendropanax within the Araliaceae family, commonly known as the ginseng family. This species is indigenous to regions in South-Central and Southeast China, as well as the island of Hainan. The scientific name was published in 1861 by Bentham, with the authorship attributed as (Champ. ex Benth.) Benth. The species is part of a group of plants known for their ecological and sometimes medicinal significance in their native habitats.

Distribution

China South-Central · China Southeast · Hainan

Synonyms

Mesopanax proteusTextoria parvifloraTextoria proteaDendropanax acuminatissimusDendropanax angustilobusDendropanax brevistylusDendropanax gracilisDendropanax parvifloroides var. chartaceusDendropanax parviflorusGilibertia acuminatissimaGilibertia angustilobaGilibertia parvifloraGilibertia proteaHedera parvifloraHedera protea

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