Hairy macropanax
Macropanax dispermus

Family: Araliaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows to 7 m high. The leaves have stalks. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. The leaflets are sword shaped and taper to the tip. They have shallow rounded teeth along the edge. They are glossy on the upper surface. The flowers are yellow. They are in rounded spreading arrangements.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Nepal they grow between 1200-2200 m altitude. They grow along the edges of forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The tender leaves and shoots are cooked as a vegetable or pickled.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed or by cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

A sa ding, Chinia, Chiniya, Ka-la-kin, Ninde, Pohon makropanak berbulu, Tha-yat-kin

Synonyms

Aralia disperma Blume; Hedera disperma (Blume) DC; Macropanax oreophilus Miquel; Panax serratum Wall. ex DC.;