Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Wen & Lowry
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 24: 214 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340569
Common Names
- Hiepiana Aralia
- Hiepiana Tree
- Aralia hiepiana
Description
Aralia hiepiana (also called Hiep's Aralia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has a short stem and its leaves are ovate and arranged in a spiral. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aralia hiepiana is a species of plant native to Japan. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also known to have medicinal properties, as it is used to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aralia hiepiana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aralia hiepiana is a large, deciduous shrub or small tree that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. It prefers partial shade and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Aralia hiepiana
Aralia hiepiana is native to Vietnam and can be found in the northern part of the country.
Aralia hiepiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aralia hiepiana?
Aralia hiepiana
What is the common name of Aralia hiepiana?
Hiep's Aralia
What is the natural habitat of Aralia hiepiana?
Forests and woodlands
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
Jun Wen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wen' in the authors string.