Smooth macropanax
Macropanax undulatus

Family: Araliaceae

What it is like

A small tree. The bark is smooth and pale grey. They bark has large, easy to see, raised corky spots on it. The leaves have stalks. The leaf is divided into leaflets along the stalk. The leaflets are 6-12 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They are oval and taper to the tip. They are shiny on the upper surface. The flowers are yellow. The fruit are oval.

Where it is found

A tropical and subtropical plant. In Nepal it grows between 2200-2900 m altitude. It grows on open hillsides. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The young leaves are cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants are grown from cuttings. They can also be grown by grafting.

Its other names

Local names

Chinde, Bon-keseru, De ge lang, Dieng-jarasi, Phumber, Pohon bo yuanda, Pohon makropnak alus, Prongzam

Synonyms

Hedera undulatus Wall. ex G.Don; Panax assamicus Blume; Panax sikkimensis Banerjee;