Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
258181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matsum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 14: 17 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257513

Common Names

  • Glabra Aralia
  • Smooth Aralia
  • Japanese Angelica Tree

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Description

Aralia glabra (also called 'Smooth 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 glabra 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 glabra 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 glabra is a species of shrub native to East Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded area until they are established. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Aralia glabra

Aralia glabra can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Aralia glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia glabra?

Aralia glabra

What is the common name of Aralia glabra?

Smooth Sarsaparilla

What is the natural habitat of Aralia glabra?

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-14085: Based on the initial data import
Jinzo Matsumura (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matsum.' in the authors string.