Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
258384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Icon. 4: 7 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257716

Common Names

  • Aralia humilis
  • Humilis Angelica-tree
  • Humilis Spikenard

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Synonyms

  • Aralia brevifolia Marchal [unknown]
  • Aralia chilapensis Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Aralia pinnata Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Aralia pubescens DC. [unknown]
  • Aralia scabra C.Presl ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Aralia humilis (also called Dwarf Aralia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a short stem and a rosette of leaves with white flowers. It is found in moist woods and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aralia humilis has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aralia humilis can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks. Prune to shape as needed.

Where to Find Aralia humilis

Aralia humilis can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Aralia humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia humilis?

Aralia humilis

What is the common name of Aralia humilis?

Dwarf Aralia

What is the natural habitat of Aralia humilis?

Woodlands, thickets, and moist meadows

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,

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