Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicrenata
ID:
256972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wooton & Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 16: 157 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000256304

Common Names

  • Two-Toothed Aralia
  • Bicrenata Aralia
  • Two-Toothed Spikenard

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Synonyms

  • Aralia arizonica Eastw. [unknown]
  • Aralia racemosa bicrenata (Wooton & Standl.) S.L.Welsh & J.T.Atwood [unknown]

Description

Aralia bicrenata (also called Aralia bicrenata, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to China and Japan. It has a large, upright growth habit and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, temperate forests at elevations of up to 1000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia bicrenata has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aralia bicrenata has small white flowers with yellow centers and a yellow lip. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aralia bicrenata is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation. Divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant in a new location. Seeds can be collected in late summer and sown in the fall. Germination is slow and erratic, so patience is required.

Where to Find Aralia bicrenata

Aralia bicrenata can be found in the forests of eastern North America, from Minnesota to Maine.

Aralia bicrenata FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Aralia bicrenata?

Aralia bicrenata prefers temperatures between 18-22°C (64-72°F)

What kind of light does Aralia bicrenata need?

Aralia bicrenata prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Aralia bicrenata be watered?

Aralia bicrenata should be watered once a week, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Species in the Aralia genus

Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana, Aralia soratensis,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13971: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Elmer Ottis Wooton (1865-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wooton' in the authors string.