Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tahitensis
ID:
280826

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nadeaud) Harms

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280158

Common Names

  • Tahitian Aralia
  • Tahitian Ivy
  • Tahitian Polyscias

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Synonyms

  • Panax tahitensis Nadeaud [unknown]
  • Polyscias reflexa J.W.Moore [unknown]
  • Bonnierella reflexa (J.W.Moore) J.W.Moore [unknown]
  • Bonnierella tahitense (Nadeaud) R.Vig. [unknown]

Description

Polyscias tahitensis (also called 'Tahitian 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 Tahiti and typically grows in rainforests and other moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polyscias tahitensis 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 tahitensis is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyscias tahitensis 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 tahitensis

Polyscias tahitensis is native to tropical regions of French Polynesia.

Polyscias tahitensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyscias tahitensis?

Polyscias tahitensis

What is the common name of Polyscias tahitensis?

Tahitian Aralia

What type of plant is Polyscias tahitensis?

Aralia

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-162589: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.