Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
257884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Linden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Cat. Gén. 8: 10. 1853 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257216

Common Names

  • Farges' Aralia
  • Chinese Angelica Tree
  • Chinese Aralia

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Description

Aralia excelsa (also called Chinese Angelica Tree, among many other common names) is a large, deciduous tree native to East Asia. It has a tall, straight trunk and large, compound leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia excelsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aralia excelsa has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aralia excelsa can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Aralia excelsa

Aralia excelsa can be found in East Asia, Korea, and Japan.

Aralia excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia excelsa?

Aralia excelsa

What is the common name of Aralia excelsa?

Japanese Angelica Tree

What is the family of Aralia excelsa?

Araliaceae

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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