Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caesia
ID:
257092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 702 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000256424

Common Names

  • Caesia Aralia
  • Caesia-type Aralia
  • Ceasia Aralia

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Synonyms

  • Aralia staphyleina Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Pentapanax caesius (Hand.-Mazz.) C.B.Shang [unknown]

Description

Aralia caesia (also called Blueberry Aralia, 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 caesia 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 caesia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aralia caesia 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 caesia

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

Aralia caesia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia caesia?

Aralia caesia

What is the common name of Aralia caesia?

Blue Aralia

What is the natural habitat of Aralia caesia?

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,

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