Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bernardiana
ID:
1543009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowry & Callm.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Candollea 75(1): 109. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024262

Common Names

  • Bernardiana Polyscias
  • Polyscias bernardiana
  • Bernardiana Polyscias Shrub

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Description

Polyscias bernardiana (also called Bernard's Polyscias, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polyscias bernardiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polyscias bernardiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyscias bernardiana is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in well-draining soil. It should be fertilized regularly and kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Polyscias bernardiana

Polyscias bernardiana can be found in Madagascar.

Polyscias bernardiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyscias bernardiana?

Polyscias bernardiana

What is the natural habitat of Polyscias bernardiana?

Tropical rainforests

What are the characteristics of Polyscias bernardiana?

It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and small white flowers

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,