Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
elegans
ID:
397115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 41: 291 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396447

Common Names

  • Brassaiopsis elegans
  • Elegans Brassaiopsis
  • Elegans's Brassaiopsis

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Description

Brassaiopsis elegans (also called Elegant Brassaiopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araliaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in sandy or rocky areas. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with succulent stems and leaves. The leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and the flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Brassaiopsis elegans is used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Brassaiopsis elegans are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassaiopsis elegans is a perennial plant that is usually propagated by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it is a slow-growing plant. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Brassaiopsis elegans

Brassaiopsis elegans can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.

Brassaiopsis elegans FAQ

What are the common names of Brassaiopsis elegans?

Elegant false aralia

What is the native range of Brassaiopsis elegans?

Southeast Asia

What is the optimal growing temperature for Brassaiopsis elegans?

65-75°F (18-24°C)

Species in the Brassaiopsis genus

Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi, Brassaiopsis aculeata, Brassaiopsis andamanica, Brassaiopsis angustifolia, Brassaiopsis calcarea, Brassaiopsis castaneifolia, Brassaiopsis chengkangensis, Brassaiopsis ciliata, Brassaiopsis dumicola, Brassaiopsis elegans, Brassaiopsis ferruginea, Brassaiopsis ficifolia, Brassaiopsis glomerulata, Brassaiopsis gracilis, Brassaiopsis griffithii, Brassaiopsis hainla, Brassaiopsis hispida, Brassaiopsis hookeri, Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis, Brassaiopsis magnifica, Brassaiopsis minor, Brassaiopsis mitis, Brassaiopsis moumingensis, Brassaiopsis phanrangensis, Brassaiopsis producta, Brassaiopsis quercifolia, Brassaiopsis resecta, Brassaiopsis rockii, Brassaiopsis rufosetosa, Brassaiopsis shweliensis, Brassaiopsis simplex, Brassaiopsis simplicifolia, Brassaiopsis stellata, Brassaiopsis sumatrana, Brassaiopsis tibetanus, Brassaiopsis triloba, Brassaiopsis trilobata, Brassaiopsis tripteris, Brassaiopsis variabilis, Brassaiopsis bodinieri, Brassaiopsis ficifolioides, Brassaiopsis gigantea, Brassaiopsis nhatrangensis, Brassaiopsis pseudoficifolia, Brassaiopsis spinosissima,

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,

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