Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cachemirica
ID:
257081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Voy. Inde 4: 72 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000256413

Common Names

  • Cashmir Aralia
  • Cashmirica Aralia
  • Cachemirica Aralia

Searching for Aralia cachemirica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Aralia macrophylla Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Aralia cachemirica (also called Himalayan Spikenard, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant with large, glossy leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia cachemirica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It has also been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aralia cachemirica has small yellow flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single leaf and a small root system.

Searching for Aralia cachemirica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Aralia cachemirica can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in a bright, warm location with plenty of air circulation. The soil should be well-draining and should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Aralia cachemirica

Aralia cachemirica can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

Aralia cachemirica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia cachemirica?

Aralia cachemirica

What is the common name of Aralia cachemirica?

Kashmir Aralia

What is the natural habitat of Aralia cachemirica?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

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-13981: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.