Fern-leaf Aralia
Polyscias filicifolia

Family: Araliaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2-3 m tall. The leaves are twice divided. The shape of the leaflets can vary. The leaflets are deeply cut and have jagged edges. Mature leaves can be entire. The flowers are pale yellow or white.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It suits hardiness zones 11-12.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Hawaii, India, Kiribati, Malaysia, Pacific (country/location of origin), Papua New Guinea, Puerto Rico, Tuvalu, USA, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

It can be grown from cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aralia filicifolia C. Moore ex E. Fourn.; Aralia spectabilis W. Bull; Nothopanax ornatus (W. Bull) Merr.; Panax ornatus W. Bull; Polyscias ornata (hort ex W. Bull) Cogn. & Marchal;