Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentella
ID:
260337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 10: 304 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000259669

Common Names

  • Hairy Aralia
  • Tomentose Aralia
  • Woolly Aralia

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Synonyms

  • Pentapanax henryi tomentosus G.Hoo [unknown]
  • Pentapanax henryi wangshanensis W.C.Cheng [unknown]
  • Pentapanax larium Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Pentapanax tomentellus (Franch.) C.B.Shang [unknown]
  • Pentapanax tomentellus distinctus C.B.Shang [unknown]
  • Pentapanax tomentellus tomentosus (G.Hoo) Y.F.Deng [unknown]
  • Pentapanax henryi larium (Hand.-Mazz.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Aralia tomentella (also called Hairy Aralia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to East Asia. 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 tomentella 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 tomentella 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 tomentella 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 tomentella

Aralia tomentella is native to East Asia and can be found in parts of China, Japan, and Korea.

Aralia tomentella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia tomentella?

Aralia tomentella

What are the common names of Aralia tomentella?

Hairy Aralia, Hairy Spikenard, Indian Spikenard

What is the natural habitat of Aralia tomentella?

Aralia tomentella is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

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