Neopanax colensoi
Neopanax colensoi (Hook.f.) Allan
Neopanax colensoi (Hook.f.) Allan is a species in the genus Neopanax, belonging to the family Araliaceae. It is native to the North and South Islands of New Zealand and is part of the global distribution of the genus. The species was formally described in 1961.
Description
Neopanax colensoi is a member of the Araliaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the ginseng family. The species is found in New Zealand, specifically in the North and South Islands. It was first published in 1961 under the scientific name Neopanax colensoi by Hook.f., later reclassified by Allan. The genus Neopanax includes several species native to the Pacific region, with Neopanax colensoi being one of the representatives in New Zealand's flora. Its classification within the Araliaceae reflects its morphological and genetic relationships with other members of this family.
Distribution
Global · New Zealand North · New Zealand South
Synonyms
Nothopanax colensoiPanax colensoiPseudopanax colensoiPanax colensoi var. montanusNeopanax colensoi var. montanusPseudopanax colensoi var. fiordensisPseudopanax colensoi var. ternatus
