Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
280697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marais

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39: 812 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280029

Common Names

  • Coriacea Polyscias
  • Polyscias Coriacea
  • Polyscias Coriac

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Description

Polyscias coriacea (also called 'Coriaceous 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 coriacea 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 coriacea 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 coriacea can be propagated from stem cuttings. Place the cuttings in a container filled with moist soil and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root in a few weeks. Once the roots are established, the plant can be transplanted to a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Polyscias coriacea

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

Polyscias coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyscias coriacea?

Polyscias coriacea

What is the common name of Polyscias coriacea?

Coriaceous Aralia

What type of plant is Polyscias coriacea?

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-162468: Based on the initial data import
Wessel Marais (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marais' in the authors string.