Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crenata
ID:
280700

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pancher & Sebert) Frodin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Araliaceae : 285 (2003 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280032

Common Names

  • Crenata Polyscias
  • Polyscias Crenata
  • Polyscias Crenat

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Synonyms

  • Aralia gemma Linden [unknown]
  • Aralia splendidissima W.Bull ex T.Moore & Mast. [unknown]
  • Panax austrocaledonicus Baill. [unknown]
  • Panax crenatus Pancher & Sebert [unknown]
  • Polyscias austrocaledonica (Baill.) Harms [unknown]
  • Tieghemopanax austrocaledonicus (Baill.) R.Vig. [unknown]
  • Dizygotheca splendidissima (W.Bull ex W.Richards) N.Taylor [unknown]

Description

Polyscias crenata (also called Ming Aralia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Asia and the Pacific Islands. It has a dense, upright growth habit with glossy, pinnate leaves. It is often used as a houseplant and can be found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polyscias crenata 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 crenata 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 crenata is a shrub or small tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Polyscias crenata

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

Polyscias crenata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyscias crenata?

Polyscias crenata

What is the family of Polyscias crenata?

Araliaceae

Where is Polyscias crenata 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-162470: Based on the initial data import
Jean Armand Isidore Pancher (1814-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pancher' in the authors string.
David Gamman Frodin (1940-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frodin' in the authors string.
Hippolyte Sebert (1839-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sebert' in the authors string.