''Dendropanax laurifolius'' is a tree in the family

Araliaceae The Araliaceae are a family of flowering plants composed of about 43 genera and around 1500 species consisting of primarily woody plants and some herbaceous plants. The morphology of Araliaceae varies widely, but it is predominantly distinguisha ...

. It is endemic to

Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (; abbreviated PR; tnq, Boriken, ''Borinquen''), officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ( es, link=yes, Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, lit=Free Associated State of Puerto Rico), is a Caribbean island and Unincorporated ...

, and is found in moist regions of forests at middle or high elevations.Page 149, ''Flora of Puerto Rico and adjacent islands: a systematic synopsis'' Alain H. Liogier, Luis F. Martorell. Published by La Editorial, UPR, 2000. /

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Araliaceae Endemic flora of Puerto Rico Flora without expected TNC conservation status {{Araliaceae-stub