Osmoxylon novoguineense (Osmoxylon)
Botanical name: Osmoxylon novoguineense
Common names: Osmoxylon, Miagos bush, Fuzzy Wrinkle, Oldmans Hand
Family: Araliaceae
Origin: Malaysia, Philippines, China
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This extremely rare plant has the largest leaf in Aralia family. The light green leaves are alternate, palmate compound. At the base the leaf gets wrinkled and creates a funny shape. Endangered species, there is a very small population left. It will trive best in filtered bright light, prefers moist soil and high humidity. In favorable conditions leaves can grow as large as 3-4 ft in diameter. Very ornamental plant, can be grown as a house plant or in a greenhouse. Ultra tropical, low cold tolerance. Related plants - more common species Osmoxylon lineare, Osmoxylon mariannense.
Similar plants: Osmoxylon novoguineense (Osmoxylon)
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