Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
gerrardii
ID:
309823

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seem.) R.Vig.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 9, 4: 118. 1906 [Jul 1906]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309155



Common Names

  • Seemannaralia gerrardii
  • Gerrard's Seemannaralia
  • Gerrard's Palm


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Synonyms

  • Panax gerrardii (Seem.) Harv. [unknown]
  • Cussonia gerrardii Seem. [unknown]

Description

Seemannaralia gerrardii (also called ‘Seemannaralia’, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in dry deciduous forests and woodlands. It is a small shrub, growing to a height of 1–2 m (3 ft 3 in–6 ft 7 in) tall.

Uses & Benefits

Seemannaralia gerrardii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fruits. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Seemannaralia gerrardii are small and white with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seemannaralia gerrardii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Seemannaralia gerrardii

Seemannaralia gerrardii can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Seemannaralia gerrardii FAQ

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Seemannaralia gerrardii

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Seemannaralia

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Arecaceae

Species in the Seemannaralia genus

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-190376: Based on the initial data import
René Viguier (1880-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Vig.' in the authors string.