Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kivuensis
ID:
280749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bamps

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 41: 249 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280081

Common Names

  • Kivuensis Polyscias
  • Polyscias Kivuensis
  • Polyscias Kivuensi

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Description

Polyscias kivuensis (also called Kivu Aralia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 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 kivuensis 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 kivuensis 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 kivuensis 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 kivuensis

Polyscias kivuensis can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and Rwanda.

Polyscias kivuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyscias kivuensis?

Polyscias kivuensis

What is the common name of Polyscias kivuensis?

African Aralia

What type of plant is Polyscias kivuensis?

Evergreen shrub

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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