Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
257426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. : 127 (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000256758

Common Names

  • Aralia Cordata
  • Cordata Aralia
  • Cordata False Aralia

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Synonyms

  • Aralia cordata cordata [unknown]
  • Aralia cordata sachalinensis (Regel) Nakai [valid]
  • Aralia edulis Siebold [unknown]
  • Aralia nudicaulis Blume [illegitimate]
  • Aralia nutans Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Aralia racemosa sachalinensis (Regel) Regel ex Voss [unknown]
  • Aralia racemosa sachalinensis Regel [unknown]
  • Aralia schmidtii Pojark. [unknown]
  • Aralia taiwaniana Y.C.Liu & F.Y.Lu [unknown]
  • Aralia sachaliensis (Regel) K.Koch [unknown]
  • Dimorphanthus edulis (Siebold & Zucc.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Aralia lucida Hassk. [unknown]

Description

Aralia cordata (also called 'Heart-Leaf Aralia', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to East Asia. It has an upright growth habit with large, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and is often found growing in thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-cancer properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aralia cordata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aralia cordata is a deciduous shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a mix of sand and peat. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aralia cordata

Aralia cordata is native to Japan, Korea, and China.

Aralia cordata FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Aralia cordata?

Aralia cordata prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the ideal light for Aralia cordata?

Aralia cordata prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Aralia cordata?

Aralia cordata prefers high humidity, between 50-70%.

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