Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rex
ID:
259760

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ekman) J.Wen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 45: 53 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000259092

Common Names

  • Aralia
  • Japanese Angelica Tree
  • Umbrella Plant

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Synonyms

  • Megalopanax rex Ekman [unknown]

Description

Aralia rex (also called King Aralia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to East Asia. It is a medium-sized shrub, growing up to 2 meters tall. It typically grows in moist forests, in open areas, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia rex is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aralia rex is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aralia rex is a terrestrial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is tolerant of drought. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Aralia rex

Aralia rex is native to North America and can be found in moist woods and thickets.

Aralia rex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia rex?

Aralia rex

What is the common name of Aralia rex?

King Aralia

What is the natural habitat of Aralia rex?

Temperate regions of Asia

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-14238: Based on the initial data import
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Jun Wen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wen' in the authors string.