Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frodiniana
ID:
258065

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Wen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novon 11: 489 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257397

Common Names

  • Frodiniana Aralia
  • Fernleaf Aralia
  • Cutleaf Aralia

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Description

Aralia frodiniana (also called 'Frodin's Spikenard', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of North America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia frodiniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aralia frodiniana is white and fragrant, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aralia frodiniana 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 frodiniana

Aralia frodiniana can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Aralia frodiniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia frodiniana?

Aralia frodiniana

What is the common name of Aralia frodiniana?

Frodin's Sarsaparilla

What is the natural habitat of Aralia frodiniana?

Temperate forests

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-14074: Based on the initial data import
Jun Wen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wen' in the authors string.