Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
258128

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Wen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 45: 53 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257460

Common Names

  • Gigantea Aralia
  • Giant Aralia
  • Japanese Angelica Tree

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Synonyms

  • Parapentapanax racemosus (Seem.) Hutch. [unknown]
  • Pentapanax racemosus Seem. [unknown]
  • Aralia lihengiana J.Wen, L.L.Deng & X.C.Shi [valid]

Description

Aralia gigantea (also called 'Giant Spikenard', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of North America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia gigantea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aralia gigantea is white and fragrant, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aralia gigantea is a species of shrub native to East Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded area until they are established. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Aralia gigantea

Aralia gigantea can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Aralia gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia gigantea?

Aralia gigantea

What is the common name of Aralia gigantea?

Giant Sarsaparilla

What is the natural habitat of Aralia gigantea?

Temperate forests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-14080: Based on the initial data import
Jun Wen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wen' in the authors string.