Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
258918

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Shang & X.P.Li) Frodin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Araliaceae : 72 (2003 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258250

Common Names

  • Mexicana Aralia
  • Mexicana's Aralia
  • Mexicana Aralia

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Synonyms

  • Pentapanax mexicanus C.B.Shang & X.P.Li [unknown]

Description

Aralia mexicana (also called Mexican Aralia, among many other common names) is a species of Aralia native to Mexico. 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 mexicana is a species of plant native to Mexico. 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 mexicana is a small, white or cream-colored flower with a yellow or brownish center. The seed of Aralia mexicana is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings of Aralia mexicana are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Aralia mexicana: 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 mexicana

Aralia mexicana can be found in parts of Mexico and Central America.

Aralia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia mexicana?

Aralia mexicana

What is the common name of Aralia mexicana?

Mexican Aralia

What is the flowering period of Aralia mexicana?

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-14156: Based on the initial data import
David Gamman Frodin (1940-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frodin' in the authors string.
Chih Bei Shang (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Shang' in the authors string.
Xiang Ping Li (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.P.Li' in the authors string.