Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcordata
ID:
260183

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex G.Don) J.Wen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 45: 53 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000259515

Common Names

  • Subcordate Aralia
  • American Angelica Tree
  • American Aralia

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Synonyms

  • Parapentapanax subcordatus (Wall. ex G.Don) Hutch. [unknown]
  • Paratropia subcordata (Wall. ex G.Don) K.Koch [unknown]
  • Pentapanax subcordatus (Wall. ex G.Don) Seem. [unknown]
  • Hedera subcordata Wall. ex G.Don [unknown]

Description

Aralia subcordata (also called Subcordate 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 subcordata 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 subcordata 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 subcordata is a perennial herb native to Asia. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Aralia subcordata

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

Aralia subcordata FAQ

What is the common name of Aralia subcordata?

Japanese Angelica Tree

What is the natural habitat of Aralia subcordata?

Mountain forests

What is the lifespan of Aralia subcordata?

Up to 50 years

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-14277: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Jun Wen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wen' in the authors string.