Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
polysciadius
ID:
1414225

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Lowry, G.M.Plunkett, Gostel & Frodin

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Candollea 72: 272 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426690

Common Names

  • Astropanax polysciadius
  • Polysciadius Astropanax
  • Many-branched Astropanax

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Description

Astropanax polysciadius (also called Many-Stemmed Astropanax, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe, and North America. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry grasslands to wetter woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Astropanax polysciadius has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astropanax polysciadius has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astropanax polysciadius is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Astropanax polysciadius

Astropanax polysciadius is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan and in the adjacent Chinese provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.

Astropanax polysciadius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astropanax polysciadius?

Astropanax polysciadius

What is the common name of Astropanax polysciadius?

Many-stemmed astropanax

What is the natural habitat of Astropanax polysciadius?

Moist to wet soils in woodlands and disturbed areas

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

Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
David Gamman Frodin (1940-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frodin' in the authors string.
Gregory M. Plunkett (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Plunkett' in the authors string.
Morgan Robert Gostel (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gostel' in the authors string.