Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urticifolia
ID:
260523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume ex Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 1: 9 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000259855

Common Names

  • Stinging Nettle Aralia
  • Urticate Aralia
  • Urticifolia Aralia

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Synonyms

  • Aralia dasyphylla urticifolia (Blume ex Miq.) Bakh.f. [unknown]
  • Aralia javanica urticifolia (Blume ex Miq.) Bakh.f. [unknown]

Description

Aralia urticifolia (also called Stinging Nettle Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub of the Araliaceae family. It has large, pinnate leaves with serrate margins. It is native to East Asia and grows in forests, thickets and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia urticifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aralia urticifolia 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 urticifolia 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 urticifolia

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

Aralia urticifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia urticifolia?

Aralia urticifolia

What are the common names of Aralia urticifolia?

Nettle-leaved Aralia, Nettle-leaved Spikenard

What is the natural habitat of Aralia urticifolia?

Aralia urticifolia 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-14309: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.