Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corticata
ID:
280698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gibbs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 39: 149 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280030

Common Names

  • Corticata Polyscias
  • Polyscias Corticata
  • Polyscias Corticat

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Description

Polyscias corticata (also called 'Corticata 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 corticata 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 corticata 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 corticata 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 corticata

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

Polyscias corticata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyscias corticata?

Polyscias corticata

What is the family of Polyscias corticata?

Araliaceae

Where is Polyscias corticata native to?

Tropical Asia

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,

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