Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
260043

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 273 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000259375

Common Names

  • Devil's Walking Stick
  • Hercules' Club
  • Angelica Tree

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Synonyms

  • Aralia georgica Miq. [unknown]
  • Aralia leroana K.Koch [unknown]
  • Aralia spinosa inermis Pursh [unknown]
  • Aralia spinosa subinermis Moldenke [unknown]
  • Aralia spinosa glabra Nutt. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum arborescens L. [unknown]
  • Aralia spinosa subinermis K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Aralia spinosa (also called Devil's Walking Stick, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to North America. It has a woody stem that can reach up to 3 meters in height and is covered with small, white hairs. The leaves are pinnate and can reach up to 30 cm in length. It is found in open woodlands, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia spinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aralia spinosa is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aralia spinosa is a terrestrial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is tolerant of drought. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Aralia spinosa

Aralia spinosa is native to North America and can be found in moist woods and thickets.

Aralia spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia spinosa?

Aralia spinosa

What is the common name of Aralia spinosa?

Spinosa aralia

What is the natural habitat of Aralia spinosa?

It is found in moist forests and swamps in North America

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