Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.Z.Wang
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Biol. Study Utilization Pl. Genus Aralia : 40 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000802400
Common Names
- Aralia
- Officinalis
- Aralia Officinalis
Description
Aralia officinalis (also called Chinese angelica, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with large, compound leaves and clusters of small white flowers. It is native to Asia and is found in moist forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Aralia officinalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aralia officinalis has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aralia officinalis is a perennial herb that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to temperate regions of Asia and prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rootstock, which should be done in spring or early summer. Seed can also be sown in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Aralia officinalis
Aralia officinalis is native to the tropical rainforest of South America.
Aralia officinalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aralia officinalis?
Aralia officinalis
What is the family of Aralia officinalis?
Araliaceae
Where is Aralia officinalis found?
Madagascar
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
Zhong Zhuang Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Z.Wang' in the authors string.