Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
336512

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Vig.) Lowry

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Araliaceae : 284 (2003 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335844

Common Names

  • Polyscias bracteata
  • Bracteata Polyscias
  • Polyscias' Bracteata

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Synonyms

  • Tieghemopanax bracteatus R.Vig. [unknown]

Description

Polyscias bracteata (also called Ming Aralia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a dense, upright growth habit with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Polyscias bracteata is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polyscias bracteata sub. subincisa (R.Vig.) Lowry & G.M.Plunkett
Polyscias bracteata sub. bracteata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyscias bracteata is a white, five-petaled star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyscias bracteata is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It requires moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Polyscias bracteata

Polyscias bracteata can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia.

Polyscias bracteata FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Polyscias bracteata?

Polyscias bracteata prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal light level for Polyscias bracteata?

Polyscias bracteata prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity level for Polyscias bracteata?

Polyscias bracteata prefers high humidity levels of at least 50%.

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-216215: Based on the initial data import
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
René Viguier (1880-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Vig.' in the authors string.