Status:
valid
Authors:
Bedd.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Sylv. S. India : cxxi (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258163
Common Names
- Malabarica Aralia
- Malabarica's Aralia
- Malabarica Aralia
Description
Aralia malabarica (also called Malabar 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 malabarica 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 malabarica is a small, white or cream-colored flower with a yellow or brownish center. The seed of Aralia malabarica is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings of Aralia malabarica are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Aralia malabarica: This species is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It is hardy to about -5°c (23°f).
Where to Find Aralia malabarica
Aralia malabarica can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Aralia malabarica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aralia malabarica?
Aralia malabarica
What is the common name of Aralia malabarica?
Malabar Aralia
What are the uses of Aralia malabarica?
Aralia malabarica 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,