About Neopanax laetus (Kirk) Allan
Common Name and Classification
Pseudopanax laetus, commonly called the shrub panax, is a flowering plant species. It belongs to the subfamily Aralioideae of the family Araliaceae, and it is native to the North Island of New Zealand.
Taxonomic Synonymy
This species is part of the Neopanax clade, so it is sometimes referred to by the scientific name Neopanax laetus (Kirk) Allan.
Horticultural Recognition
It has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Distribution and Habitat
It is only recorded from the North Island of New Zealand, where it grows in mountain-region forests.
