Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parasitica
ID:
259322

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Buch.-Ham. ex Bosse

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 24: 147 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258654

Common Names

  • Aralia parasitica
  • Parasitica Aralia
  • Parasitic Aralia

Searching for Aralia parasitica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Pentapanax parasiticus (D.Don) Seem. [unknown]
  • Pentapanax parasiticus khasianus C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Hedera glauca Wall. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Hedera parasitica D.Don [unknown]

Description

Aralia parasitica (also called the parasitic aralia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Asia. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 2 m tall, with large, compound leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia parasitica 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, asthma, and bronchitis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aralia parasitica is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

Searching for Aralia parasitica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Aralia parasitica is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stem. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Aralia parasitica

Aralia parasitica can be found in North America.

Aralia parasitica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia parasitica?

Aralia parasitica

What is the family of Aralia parasitica?

Araliaceae

What is the common name of Aralia parasitica?

Parasitic Aralia

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-14196: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Jun Wen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wen' in the authors string.