Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
septemlobus
ID:
221254

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Koidz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 39: 306 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220583

Common Names

  • Kalopanax septemlobus
  • Septemlobus Kalopanax
  • Kalopanax's Septemlobus

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Synonyms

  • Acanthopanax septemlobus (Thunb.) Koidz. ex Rehder [unknown]
  • Acer septemlobum Thunb. [deprecated]
  • Acer septemlobum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Acer lobelii pictum (Thunb.) Wesm. [unknown]
  • Kalopanax ricinifolius chinense Nakai [unknown]
  • Eleutherococcus septemlobus (Thunb.) Mabb. [unknown]

Description

Kalopanax septemlobus (also called Japanese Aralia, among many other common names) is a large shrub or small tree with white flowers and large, lobed leaves. It is native to Japan and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kalopanax septemlobus is used for its ornamental value in landscaping and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Kalopanax septemlobus sub. lutchuensis (Nakai) H.Ohashi
Kalopanax septemlobus sub. septemlobus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kalopanax septemlobus has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small with a single pair of cotyledons and a few short hairs on the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kalopanax septemlobus is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Kalopanax septemlobus

Kalopanax septemlobus is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland.

Kalopanax septemlobus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kalopanax septemlobus?

Kalopanax septemlobus

What is the common name of Kalopanax septemlobus?

Kalopanax

What type of plant is Kalopanax septemlobus?

Tree

Species in the Kalopanax 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