Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall. ex G.Don) Seem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 6: 134 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257315
Common Names
- Aralia finlaysoniana
- Finlaysoniana Angelica-tree
- Finlaysoniana Spikenard
Synonyms
- Aralia armata pubescens Ha [unknown]
- Aralia nguyen-taoi Ha [unknown]
- Aralia toranensis Ha [unknown]
- Aralia toranensis pubescens Ha [unknown]
- Panax finlaysonianus Wall. ex G.Don [unknown]
Description
Aralia finlaysoniana (also called Finlayson's Aralia, among many other common names) is a small tree with large, compound leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shaded forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aralia finlaysoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aralia finlaysoniana has small white flowers with yellowish-greenish petals and a yellowish-greenish center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aralia finlaysoniana is a tropical evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers a warm, humid environment and does best in partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and tidy.
Where to Find Aralia finlaysoniana
Aralia finlaysoniana can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Aralia finlaysoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aralia finlaysoniana?
Aralia finlaysoniana
What is the common name of Aralia finlaysoniana?
Finlayson's Aralia
What is the family of Aralia finlaysoniana?
Araliaceae
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,