Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multibracteata
ID:
280768

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Harms

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(8): 44 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280100

Common Names

  • Polyscias multibracteata
  • Multi-Bracted Aralia
  • Multi-Bracted Parsley Tree

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Synonyms

  • Panax bakerianus Drake [unknown]
  • Panax multibracteatus Baker [unknown]
  • Polyscias bakeriana (Drake) R.Vig. [unknown]

Description

Polyscias multibracteata (also called Multibract Aralia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It is native to Madagascar, 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 multibracteata 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 multibracteata 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 multibracteata 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 multibracteata

Polyscias multibracteata is native to Madagascar.

Polyscias multibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyscias multibracteata?

Polyscias multibracteata

What is the common name of Polyscias multibracteata?

Multibract Aralia

What type of plant is Polyscias multibracteata?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-162534: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.