Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kavaiensis
ID:
919081

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Mann) Lowry & G.M.Plunkett

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Pl. Divers. Evol. 128: 74 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918416

Common Names

  • Polyscias kavaiensis
  • Kavai Polyscias
  • Kavai Aralia

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Description

Polyscias kavaiensis (also called Kavaiensis Polyscias, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in tropical forests. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polyscias kavaiensis is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Polyscias kavaiensis are small and yellow. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyscias kavaiensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location in the spring. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 10-15 cm (4-6 in). Vegetative propagation can be done by division of the rootstock in the spring or by cuttings taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Polyscias kavaiensis

Polyscias kavaiensis can be found in Hawaii.

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-463825: Based on the initial data import
Horace Mann Junior (1844-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Mann' in the authors string.
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
Gregory M. Plunkett (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Plunkett' in the authors string.