Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kikuyuensis
ID:
280748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1926: 242 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280080

Common Names

  • Kikuyuensis Polyscias
  • Polyscias Kikuyuensis
  • Polyscias Kikuyuensi

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Description

Polyscias kikuyuensis (also called Kikuyu Aralia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It is native to Kenya and Tanzania, and is found in dry woodlands and thickets. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves with toothed margins. The leaves are divided into leaflets, which are further divided into smaller leaflets.

Uses & Benefits

Polyscias kikuyuensis is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage. It is also used as a hedge plant in gardens and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyscias kikuyuensis is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyscias kikuyuensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Polyscias kikuyuensis

Polyscias kikuyuensis can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including Kenya and Tanzania.

Polyscias kikuyuensis FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Polyscias kikuyuensis?

Polyscias kikuyuensis prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What type of soil does Polyscias kikuyuensis prefer?

Polyscias kikuyuensis prefers a well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0

How much light does Polyscias kikuyuensis need?

Polyscias kikuyuensis prefers bright, indirect light

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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