Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanutoensis
ID:
919154

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochr.) Lowry & G.M.Plunkett

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918489

Common Names

  • Polyscias
  • Lanutoensis
  • Lanuto Polyscias

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Description

Polyscias lanutoensis (also called Lanuto Polyscias, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Araliaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with large, glossy, palmate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Polyscias lanutoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyscias lanutoensis is a white, five-petaled star. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyscias lanutoensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Polyscias lanutoensis

Polyscias lanutoensis can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia.

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-463900: Based on the initial data import
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner (1873-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochr.' in the authors string.
Gregory M. Plunkett (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Plunkett' in the authors string.