Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferox
ID:
257928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 4: 137 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257260

Common Names

  • Farges' Aralia
  • Chinese Angelica Tree
  • Chinese Aralia

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Synonyms

  • Aralia ferox nana Steenis [unknown]
  • Aralia filicifolia Ridl. [illegitimate]

Description

Aralia ferox (also called Himalayan Spikenard, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia ferox is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its showy flowers and attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aralia ferox is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aralia ferox is a tropical plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and is tolerant of both dry and wet conditions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Aralia ferox

Aralia ferox can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Aralia ferox FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia ferox?

Aralia ferox

What is the common name of Aralia ferox?

Hercules' Club

What is the natural habitat of Aralia ferox?

It is found in moist forests and woodlands in eastern North America, from southeastern Canada to the Gulf Coast of the United States

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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