Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merrillii
ID:
258896

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Shang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
J. Nanjing Inst. Forest. 2: 28 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258228

Common Names

  • Merrillii Aralia
  • Merrillii's Aralia
  • Merrillii Aralia

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Synonyms

  • Neoacanthophora scandens (Merr.) Bennet [unknown]
  • Aralia scandens (Merr.) Ha [illegitimate]
  • Acanthophora scandens Merr. [unknown]
  • Cwangayana scandens (Merr.) Rauschert [unknown]

Description

Aralia merrillii (also called Merrill's Aralia, among many other common names) is a species of Aralia native to the Philippines. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and prefers moist and shady locations.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia merrillii is a species of plant native to Asia. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aralia merrillii is a small, white or cream-colored flower with a yellow or brownish center. The seed of Aralia merrillii is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings of Aralia merrillii are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Aralia merrillii: This species is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It is hardy to about -5°c (23°f).

Where to Find Aralia merrillii

Aralia merrillii can be found in parts of North America, including the eastern United States and Canada.

Aralia merrillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia merrillii?

Aralia merrillii

What is the common name of Aralia merrillii?

Merrill's Aralia

What is the flowering period of Aralia merrillii?

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-14154: Based on the initial data import
Chih Bei Shang (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Shang' in the authors string.