Status:
valid
Authors:
Hance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 4: 172 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000256892
Common Names
- Aralia decaisneana
- Decaisneana Aralia
- Decaisne's Aralia
Description
Aralia decaisneana (also called Decaisne's Aralia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to East Asia. It has a rounded crown and a single trunk. The leaves are compound, with leaflets that are ovate or elliptic in shape. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are black drupes. It grows in forests, along streams, and in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aralia decaisneana is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aralia decaisneana has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aralia decaisneana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soils but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Aralia decaisneana
Aralia decaisneana can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Aralia decaisneana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aralia decaisneana?
Aralia decaisneana
What type of plant is Aralia decaisneana?
Aralia decaisneana is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Aralia decaisneana?
Aralia decaisneana is native to China, Japan, and Korea
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,