Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Koidz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 39: 306 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220583
Common Names
- Kalopanax septemlobus
- Septemlobus Kalopanax
- Kalopanax's Septemlobus
Synonyms
- Acanthopanax septemlobus (Thunb.) Koidz. ex Rehder [unknown]
- Acer septemlobum Thunb. [deprecated]
- Acer septemlobum Thunb. [unknown]
- Acer lobelii pictum (Thunb.) Wesm. [unknown]
- Kalopanax ricinifolius chinense Nakai [unknown]
- Eleutherococcus septemlobus (Thunb.) Mabb. [unknown]
Description
Kalopanax septemlobus (also called Japanese Aralia, among many other common names) is a large shrub or small tree with white flowers and large, lobed leaves. It is native to Japan and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kalopanax septemlobus is used for its ornamental value in landscaping and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Kalopanax septemlobus sub. lutchuensis (Nakai) H.Ohashi
Kalopanax septemlobus sub. septemlobus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kalopanax septemlobus has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small with a single pair of cotyledons and a few short hairs on the stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kalopanax septemlobus is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Kalopanax septemlobus
Kalopanax septemlobus is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland.
Kalopanax septemlobus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kalopanax septemlobus?
Kalopanax septemlobus
What is the common name of Kalopanax septemlobus?
Kalopanax
What type of plant is Kalopanax septemlobus?
Tree
Species in the Kalopanax 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,