Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neraudiana
ID:
280775

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Drake) Harms ex R.Vig.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 52: 301 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280107

Common Names

  • Polyscias neraudiana
  • Neraud's Polyscias
  • Neraud Polyscias

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Synonyms

  • Panax neraudianus Drake [unknown]
  • Gastonia neraudiana Rich. ex Drake [invalid]

Description

Polyscias neraudiana (also called Neraud's 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 neraudiana 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 neraudiana 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 neraudiana 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 neraudiana

Polyscias neraudiana is native to Madagascar.

Polyscias neraudiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyscias neraudiana?

Polyscias neraudiana

What is the common name of Polyscias neraudiana?

Neraud Aralia

What type of plant is Polyscias neraudiana?

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-162541: Based on the initial data import
Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.
René Viguier (1880-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Vig.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.