Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zanthoxyloides
ID:
280837

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Harms

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(8): 44 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280169

Common Names

  • Zanthoxyloides Polyscias
  • Zanthoxyloides Ivy
  • Zanthoxyloides Aralia

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Synonyms

  • Panax zanthoxyloides Baker [unknown]

Description

Polyscias zanthoxyloides (also called 'Zanthoxylum 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 zanthoxyloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polyscias zanthoxyloides var. zanthoxyloides
Polyscias zanthoxyloides var. simplex Bernardi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyscias zanthoxyloides 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 zanthoxyloides can be propagated from stem cuttings. Place the cuttings in a container filled with moist soil and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root in a few weeks. Once the roots are established, the plant can be transplanted to a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Polyscias zanthoxyloides

Polyscias zanthoxyloides is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Polyscias zanthoxyloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyscias zanthoxyloides?

Polyscias zanthoxyloides

What is the common name of Polyscias zanthoxyloides?

Zanthoxylum Aralia

What type of plant is Polyscias zanthoxyloides?

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-162599: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.