Pseudopanax edgerleyi
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Genus
- Pseudopanax
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Foliage
- evergreen
- Woodiness
- woody
- Fertility
- self sterile
- Flower type
- dioecious
Uses
Material uses
An essential oil is obtained from the leaves[3].
- Product or use
- Essential
Environment
- Range
- New Zealand.
- Habitat
- Lowland to lower montane forests, North, South and Stewart Islands southwards from latitude 35°c[2].
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Water
- moderate
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Propagation
Seed - best sown when ripe in the autumn in a warm greenhouse[1]. The seed can be slow to germinate. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[1]. Air layering[1].
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. It is unlikely to succeed outside the very mildest areas of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a moist but well-drained humus rich soil in shade or full sun[1]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[1]. Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.
References
Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
Allan. H. H. Flora of New Zealand. Government Printer, Wellington. 1961-00-00
Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974-00-00 ISBN 0094579202