Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
officinalis
ID:
803066

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

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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.

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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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-340798: Based on the initial data import
Zhong Zhuang Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Z.Wang' in the authors string.