Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scutellaria
ID:
280812

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) Fosberg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Univ. Hawaii 46: 9 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280144

Common Names

  • Polyscias scutellaria
  • Shield-Leaf Polyscias
  • Shield-Leaf Aralia

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Synonyms

  • Nothopanax cochleatus (Lam.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Nothopanax scutellarius (Burm.f.) Merr. [unknown]
  • Nothopanax tricochleatus Miq. [unknown]
  • Aralia cochleata Lam. [unknown]
  • Aralia latifolia Wight & Arn. [invalid]
  • Aralia rotunda hort. ex Truff. [unknown]
  • Panax cochleatus (Lam.) DC. [unknown]
  • Panax conchifolius Roxb. [unknown]
  • Panax heyneanus Wall. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Panax rotundatus B.S.Williams [unknown]
  • Panax rumphii Hassk. [unknown]
  • Panax scutellarioides Reinw. ex Blume [unknown]
  • Paratropia latifolia (Wight & Arn.) K.Koch [unknown]
  • Polyscias tricochleata (Miq.) Fosberg [unknown]
  • Polyscias scutellarioides (Reinw. ex Blume) M.R.Almeida [unknown]
  • Crassula scutellaria Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Crassula scutellaria Burm.f. [deprecated]
  • Hedera cochleata (Lam.) Sweet [unknown]
  • Hedera latifolia Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Aralia rotundifolia hort. ex Truff. [unknown]
  • Aralia rotunda W.Bull [unknown]

Description

Polyscias scutellaria (also called 'Shield 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 New Guinea and the Solomon Islands and typically grows in rainforests and other moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polyscias scutellaria 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

Polyscias scutellaria has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and ovate in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyscias scutellaria 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 scutellaria

Polyscias scutellaria can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Polyscias scutellaria FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Polyscias scutellaria?

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

What type of soil does Polyscias scutellaria prefer?

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

How much light does Polyscias scutellaria need?

Polyscias scutellaria 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-162576: Based on the initial data import
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.