Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stellata
ID:
260139

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King) J.Wen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 24: 566 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000259471

Common Names

  • Stellata Aralia
  • Umbrella Plant
  • Umbrella Tree

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Synonyms

  • Pentapanax stellatus King [unknown]

Description

Aralia stellata (also called Star-leaved Aralia, 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 stellata 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 stellata is a white or yellow color with a labellum that has a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aralia stellata 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 stellata

Aralia stellata is native to North America and can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida.

Aralia stellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia stellata?

Aralia stellata

What is the common name of Aralia stellata?

Stellata aralia

What is the natural habitat of Aralia stellata?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-14273: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Jun Wen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wen' in the authors string.