Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leschenaultii
ID:
258664

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) J.Wen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 45: 53 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257996

Common Names

  • Leschenault's Aralia
  • Leschenault's Angelica Tree
  • Leschenault's Ginseng

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Synonyms

  • Aralia fragrans (D.Don) Jebb & J.Wen [illegitimate]
  • Panax bijugus Wall. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Panax leschenaultii DC. [unknown]
  • Paratropia trifoliata (Wight & Arn.) K.Koch [unknown]
  • Pentapanax forrestii W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Pentapanax fragrans (D.Don) Ha [unknown]
  • Pentapanax fragrans forrestii (W.W.Sm.) C.B.Shang [unknown]
  • Pentapanax fragrans longipedunculatus (Bui) Ha [unknown]
  • Pentapanax leschenaultii (DC.) Seem. [unknown]
  • Pentapanax leschenaultii simplex K.M.Feng [unknown]
  • Pentapanax leschenaultii villosus Y.R.Li [unknown]
  • Pentapanax longipedunculatus Bui [unknown]
  • Pentapanax micranthus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Pentapanax truncicola Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Pentapanax umbellatus Seem. [unknown]
  • Pentapanax leschenaultii forrestii (W.W.Sm.) H.L.Li [unknown]
  • Pentapanax leschenaultii umbellatus (Seem.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Pentapanax leschenaultii longipedunculatus (Bui) Y.M.Shui [unknown]
  • Hedera fragrans D.Don [unknown]
  • Hedera leschenaultii (DC.) Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Hedera trifoliata Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Pentapanax micranthus Wall. ex C.B.Clarke [invalid]

Description

Aralia leschenaultii (also called Leschenault's Aralia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in the Indian subcontinent. It has a single stem with a single flower, and the flower has a white and yellow labellum with a yellowish-green callus. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and is found in grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia leschenaultii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aralia leschenaultii is a white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aralia leschenaultii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade and moist, humus-rich soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer. The rhizomes can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Aralia leschenaultii

Aralia leschenaultii can be found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Aralia leschenaultii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia leschenaultii?

Aralia leschenaultii

What is the common name of Aralia leschenaultii?

Indian Bamboo

What are the uses of Aralia leschenaultii?

Aralia leschenaultii is used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and for its edible shoots.

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-14131: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Jun Wen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wen' in the authors string.