Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
waialealae
ID:
919098

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rock) Lowry & G.M.Plunkett

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Pl. Divers. Evol. 128: 75 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918433

Common Names

  • Waialeale Polyscias
  • Polyscias Waialealae
  • Waialeale False Sea Onion

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Description

Polyscias waialealae (also called Waialeale Polyscias, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in the Hawaiian Islands. It is an evergreen shrub with long, thin stems and leathery, glossy leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and black.

Uses & Benefits

Polyscias waialealae is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyscias waialealae is a white, five-petaled star. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyscias waialealae is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a clumping palm with a single trunk and can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full to partial sun. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept warm and moist until germination.

Where to Find Polyscias waialealae

Polyscias waialealae can be found in Hawaii.

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-463841: Based on the initial data import
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
Joseph Rock (1884-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rock' in the authors string.
Gregory M. Plunkett (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Plunkett' in the authors string.