Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kingdon-wardii
ID:
258552

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Wen, Lowry & Esser

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 23: 308 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257884

Common Names

  • Kingdon-Ward's Aralia
  • Kingdon-Ward's Angelica Tree
  • Kingdon-Ward's Ginseng

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Synonyms

  • Pentapanax trifoliatus K.M.Feng [unknown]
  • Pentapanax longipes (Merr.) C.B.Shang & C.F.Ji [unknown]
  • Pentapanax longipes (Merr.) Y.F.Deng [unknown]
  • Gamblea longipes Merr. [unknown]

Description

Aralia kingdon-wardii (also called Kingdon-Ward Aralia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a short stem and a rosette of leaves with white flowers. It is found in moist forests and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia kingdon-wardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aralia kingdon-wardii is a white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aralia kingdon-wardii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade and moist, humus-rich soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer. The rhizomes can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Aralia kingdon-wardii

Aralia kingdon-wardii can be found in China, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Aralia kingdon-wardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia kingdon-wardii?

Aralia kingdon-wardii

What is the common name of Aralia kingdon-wardii?

Kingdon-Ward's Aralia

What is the flowering period of Aralia kingdon-wardii?

June to August

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-14120: Based on the initial data import
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
Hans-Joachim Esser (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esser' in the authors string.
Jun Wen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wen' in the authors string.