Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Harms
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(8): 44 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280027
Common Names
- Confertifolia Polyscias
- Polyscias Confertifolia
- Polyscias Confertifoli
Synonyms
- Panax confertifolius Baker [unknown]
Description
Polyscias confertifolia (also called 'Confertifolia 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 confertifolia 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Polyscias confertifolia var. confertifolia
Polyscias confertifolia var. angusta Bernardi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polyscias confertifolia is small and white with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polyscias confertifolia 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 confertifolia
Polyscias confertifolia can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Polyscias confertifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyscias confertifolia?
Polyscias confertifolia
What is the common name of Polyscias confertifolia?
Confertifolia Aralia
What type of plant is Polyscias confertifolia?
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,