Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sechellarum
ID:
280813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mauritius : 128 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280145

Common Names

  • Polyscias sechellarum
  • Seichellarum Polyscias
  • Seichellarum Aralia

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Synonyms

  • Gastonia sechellarum (Baker) Harms [unknown]
  • Gastonia sechellarum contracta F.Friedmann [unknown]
  • Gastonia sechellarum curiosae F.Friedmann [unknown]

Description

Polyscias sechellarum (also called 'Seychelles 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 the Seychelles and typically grows in rainforests and other moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polyscias sechellarum 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 sechellarum 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 sechellarum 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 sechellarum

Polyscias sechellarum can be found in tropical regions of the Seychelles.

Polyscias sechellarum FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Polyscias sechellarum?

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

What type of soil does Polyscias sechellarum prefer?

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

How much light does Polyscias sechellarum need?

Polyscias sechellarum 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,

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