Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australiana
ID:
280666

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Philipson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Blumea 24: 171 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279998

Common Names

  • Polyscias australiana
  • Australian Aralia
  • Australian Parsley Tree

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Synonyms

  • Irvingia australiana (F.Muell.) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Kissodendron australianum (F.Muell.) Seem. [unknown]
  • Polyscias australiana australiana [unknown]
  • Kissodendron australianum furfuraceum C.T.White [unknown]
  • Hedera australiana F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Polyscias australiana (also called Polyscias australiana, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to the tropical regions of Australia and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polyscias australiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin inflammation, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyscias australiana is white, with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyscias australiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Polyscias australiana

Polyscias australiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Polyscias australiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyscias australiana?

Polyscias australiana

What is the common name of Polyscias australiana?

Australian Aralia

What type of plant is Polyscias australiana?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Polyscias genus

Polyscias aculeata, Polyscias acuminata, Polyscias aemiliguineae, Polyscias aequatoguineensis, Polyscias albersiana, Polyscias amplifolia, Polyscias anacardium, Polyscias andraerum, Polyscias ariadnes, Polyscias aubrevillei, Polyscias australiana, Polyscias baehniana, Polyscias balansae, Polyscias balfouriana, Polyscias baretiana, Polyscias belensis, Polyscias bellendenkeriensis, Polyscias bernieri, Polyscias bipinnata, Polyscias boivinii, Polyscias borbonica, Polyscias borneensis, Polyscias botryophora, Polyscias carolorum, Polyscias chapelieri, Polyscias cissiflora, Polyscias cissodendron, Polyscias confertifolia, Polyscias coriacea, Polyscias corticata, Polyscias crenata, Polyscias culminicola, Polyscias cumingiana, Polyscias cussonioides, Polyscias cutispongia, Polyscias dichroostachya, Polyscias dioica, Polyscias elegans, Polyscias farinosa, Polyscias felicis, Polyscias filicifolia, Polyscias floccosa, Polyscias florosa, Polyscias fraxinifolia, Polyscias fruticosa, Polyscias fulva, Polyscias gracilis, Polyscias gruschvitzkii, Polyscias guilfoylei, Polyscias heineana,

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-162439: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
William Philipson (1911-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philipson' in the authors string.