Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 274 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258460
Common Names
- Naked-Stemmed Aralia
- Naked-Stemmed Angelica Tree
- Naked-Stemmed Ginseng
Synonyms
- Aralia nudicaulis elongata Nash [unknown]
- Aralia nudicaulis prolifera Apgar [unknown]
- Aralia nudicaulis abortiva Dans. [unknown]
- Aralia nudicaulis depauperata Vict. [unknown]
- Aralia nudicaulis prolifera (Apgar) Britton [unknown]
- Aralia nudicaulis virescens Vict. & J.Rousseau [unknown]
- Aralia nudicaulis nudicaulis [unknown]
Description
Aralia nudicaulis (also called Wild Sarsaparilla, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Araliaceae family. It is native to North America, and is found in woodlands and along streams. It has a single stem, with a single, large, white-pink flower, and a long, thin, green-brown stem.
Uses & Benefits
Aralia nudicaulis has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of skin diseases, wounds, and fever. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aralia nudicaulis has a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aralia nudicaulis is a perennial plant that is propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it in the spring.
Where to Find Aralia nudicaulis
Aralia nudicaulis can be found in North America.
Aralia nudicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aralia nudicaulis?
Aralia nudicaulis
What is the family of Aralia nudicaulis?
Araliaceae
What is the flowering period of Aralia nudicaulis?
May 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,