Oreopanax is a genus of shrubs and trees in the family Araliaceae, comprising circa 85 species native to the Americas.[1][2]

Oreopanax
Oreopanax capitatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Araliaceae
Subfamily: Aralioideae
Genus: Oreopanax
Decne. & Planch.
Species

Ca. 85, see text

Synonyms

Monopanax Regel

Distribution

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Oreopanax species' range extends from Mexico and the Antilles to Argentina and Brazil, with most species occurring above 500 meters above sea level.[1]

Species

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Neotropical Araliaceae - Neotropikey from Kew". www.kew.org. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
  2. ^ "Angiosperm Phylogeny Website". www.mobot.org. Retrieved 2015-12-14.