Trochodendron aralioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Trochodendrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aralioides
ID:
458960
Status:
valid
Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. 1: 84 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458292
Common Names
- Trochodendron aralioides
- Aralioides Trochodendron
- Aralioides Yellow Alder
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- Trochodendron longifolium Maxim. [unknown]
- Trochodendron aralioides longifolium Maxim. [unknown]
Description
Trochodendron aralioides (also called Japanese Trochodendron, among many other common names) is a tree that grows up to 15 meters tall. It is native to East Asia, and is found in temperate and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Trochodendron aralioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trochodendron aralioides has white flowers with yellow centers and red sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trochodendron aralioides is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. To propagate from seed, the seeds should be sown in a sterile medium such as vermiculite or perlite. The medium should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location. Once the seedlings have developed, they can be transplanted into individual pots. To propagate from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a pot with moist soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Trochodendron aralioides
Trochodendron aralioides is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Trochodendron aralioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trochodendron aralioides?
Trochodendron aralioides
What is the common name of Trochodendron aralioides?
Aralia-like Trochodendron
What is the family of Trochodendron aralioides?
Trochodendraceae
Species in the Trochodendron genus
Species in the Trochodendraceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2519541: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.