Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apioides
ID:
256818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 701 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000256150

Common Names

  • Apioides Aralia
  • Hercules-Club Aralia
  • Spikenard Aralia

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Description

Aralia apioides (also called 'Wild Parsnip', among many other common names) is a species of plant native to North America. It is found in temperate climates, growing in moist, open woods and meadows. It has long, thin stems and yellow, white, and green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia apioides is an ornamental plant, grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aralia apioides has white flowers with yellow spots. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aralia apioides is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation. Divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant in a new location. Seeds can be collected in late summer and sown in the fall. Germination is slow and erratic, so patience is required.

Where to Find Aralia apioides

Aralia apioides can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Aralia apioides FAQ

What is the common name of Aralia apioides?

Wild Parsnip

What type of soil is best for Aralia apioides?

Well-draining, slightly acidic soil with plenty of organic matter

What is the ideal temperature range for Aralia apioides?

65-85°F (18-29°C)

Species in the Aralia genus

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, Aralia soratensis,

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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