Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycarpa
ID:
967575

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 25(19): 105 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966913

Common Names

  • Fatsia polycarpa
  • Many-fruited Fatsia
  • Many-fruited Aralia

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Description

Fatsia polycarpa (also called Japanese Fatsia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Japan and Taiwan. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves and can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is often found in gardens or near buildings, as it is tolerant of shade and can thrive in a variety of soil conditions.

Uses & Benefits

Fatsia polycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fatsia polycarpa is a small white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Fatsia polycarpa

Fatsia polycarpa is native to Japan, Korea, and China and is found in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Fatsia genus

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-84273: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.