Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cutispongia
ID:
280706

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mauritius : 127 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280038

Common Names

  • Cutispongia Polyscias
  • Polyscias Cutispongia
  • Polyscias Cutispongi

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Synonyms

  • Schefflera baillonii R.Vig. [illegitimate]
  • Gastonia cutispongia Lam. [unknown]
  • Gastonia heptapleurum Baill. [unknown]
  • Gastonia spongiosa Pers. [illegitimate]

Description

Polyscias cutispongia (also called 'Sponge Tree' and 'Cussonia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, upright habit. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia and Australia, and is typically found in rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polyscias cutispongia 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 cutispongia 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 cutispongia is a small tree or shrub 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 cutispongia

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

Polyscias cutispongia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyscias cutispongia?

Polyscias cutispongia

What is the family of Polyscias cutispongia?

Araliaceae

Where is Polyscias cutispongia 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