Dendropanax colombianus
| Dendropanax colombianus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Araliaceae |
| Genus: | Dendropanax |
| Species: | D. colombianus
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| Binomial name | |
| Dendropanax colombianus Cuatrec.
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| Synonyms | |
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Dendropanax colombianum | |
Dendropanax colombianus is a tree native to the highlands of the Andean region of Colombia belonging to the family Araliaceae. Common names include mano de oso (bear paw), higuerón, and amarillo (yellow).
Dendropanax colombianus grows up to 20 m (~60 ft.) in height, with alternating palmatilobulated (hand-shaped) leaves. The leaves have reddish backs with long petioles. It is often confused with Oreopanax floribundum due to morphologic similarities.