Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanocarpa
ID:
258885

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Lév.) Lauener

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32: 94 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258217

Common Names

  • Melanocarpa Aralia
  • Melanocarpa's Aralia
  • Melanocarpa Aralia

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Synonyms

  • Aralia dumetorum Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Eleutherococcus melanocarpa H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Aralia melanocarpa (also called Black-Fruited Aralia, among many other common names) is a small tree with large, compound leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shaded forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia melanocarpa is a species of plant native to Asia. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aralia melanocarpa is a small, white or cream-colored flower with a yellow or brownish center. The seed of Aralia melanocarpa is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings of Aralia melanocarpa are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Aralia melanocarpa: 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 melanocarpa

Aralia melanocarpa can be found in parts of North America, including the eastern United States and Canada.

Aralia melanocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia melanocarpa?

Aralia melanocarpa

What is the common name of Aralia melanocarpa?

Black-Fruited Aralia

What is the flowering period of Aralia melanocarpa?

June to August

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-14153: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
Lucien André Lauener (1918-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauener' in the authors string.