Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gintungensis
ID:
258150

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu ex K.M.Feng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Yunnanica 2: 496 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257482

Common Names

  • Gintungensis Aralia
  • Fernleaf Aralia
  • Cutleaf Aralia

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Description

Aralia gintungensis (also called 'Gintung Aralia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of East Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia gintungensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aralia gintungensis var. gintungensis
Aralia gintungensis var. multinervis J.Wen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aralia gintungensis 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 gintungensis 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 gintungensis

Aralia gintungensis can be found in China.

Aralia gintungensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia gintungensis?

Aralia gintungensis

What is the common name of Aralia gintungensis?

Gintung Sarsaparilla

What is the natural habitat of Aralia gintungensis?

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-14082: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.