Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cissodendron
ID:
280693

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Moore & F.Muell.) Harms

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(8): 43 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280025

Common Names

  • Cissodendron Polyscias
  • Polyscias Cissodendron
  • Polyscias Cissodendro

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Synonyms

  • Montagueia haplostemon Baker f. [unknown]
  • Nothopanax cissodendron (C.Moore & F.Muell.) W.R.B.Oliv. [unknown]
  • Panax cissodendron C.Moore & F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Panax myriophyllus Baill. [unknown]
  • Polyscias monticola Harms [unknown]
  • Polyscias myriophylla (Baill.) Harms [unknown]
  • Polyscias neoebudarum (Guillaumin) B.C.Stone [unknown]
  • Tieghemopanax cissodendron (C.Moore & F.Muell.) R.Vig. [unknown]
  • Tieghemopanax microcarpus R.Vig. [unknown]
  • Tieghemopanax monticola (Harms) R.Vig. [unknown]
  • Tieghemopanax myriophyllus (Baill.) R.Vig. [unknown]
  • Tieghemopanax neoebudarum Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Polyscias cissodendron (also called 'Cissodendron Polyscias', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to the Pacific Islands and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polyscias cissodendron is a popular houseplant, often used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage. It is also used to create a hedge or screen, and can be grown in containers. It is also used in bonsai.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyscias cissodendron is small and white with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyscias cissodendron is a tropical perennial plant that can be propagated from seeds or by division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Polyscias cissodendron

Polyscias cissodendron can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Polyscias cissodendron FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyscias cissodendron?

Polyscias cissodendron

What is the common name of Polyscias cissodendron?

Cissus-tree Aralia

What type of plant is Polyscias cissodendron?

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-162463: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Charles Moore (1820-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Moore' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.