Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
samoensis
ID:
280808

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Harms

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(8): 45 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280140

Common Names

  • Polyscias samoensis
  • Samoan Polyscias
  • Samoan Aralia

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Synonyms

  • Nothopanax samoensis (A.Gray) Seem. [unknown]
  • Panax samoensis A.Gray [unknown]
  • Arthrophyllum kaltenbachii Riedl & Riedl-Dorn [unknown]
  • Cheirodendron samoense (A.Gray) Seem. [unknown]
  • Nothopanax samoense (A.Gray) Seem. [unknown]
  • Panax samoense A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Polyscias samoensis (also called 'Samoan Aralia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to Samoa and typically grows in rainforests and other moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polyscias samoensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. The plant is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyscias samoensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyscias samoensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Polyscias samoensis

Polyscias samoensis is native to Samoa.

Polyscias samoensis FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Polyscias samoensis?

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

What type of soil does Polyscias samoensis prefer?

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

How much light does Polyscias samoensis need?

Polyscias samoensis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-162572: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.