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genusgenusTropical woody plants characterized by their compound leaves that can range from delicately lacy to boldly serrated patterns. These versatile plants naturally grow as shrubs or small trees, featuring foliage in various shades of green, sometimes with cream or golden variegation.
Etymology
The name 'Polyscias' comes from Greek 'poly' meaning 'many' and 'skias' meaning 'shade' or 'umbrella,' referring to the numerous leaflets that create a canopy-like appearance.
Interesting fact!
Their adaptable nature allows them to be sculpted into intricate shapes through careful pruning, making them popular choices for traditional Asian topiary art.
All species of Polyscias
polysciasCumingiana
Lacy aralia, Balfour aralia, Fern-leaf aralia.
polysciasCrispata
Ming aralia curly, Parsley aralia, Chicken gizzard tree.
polysciasFilicifolia
Fern leaf aralia, Ming aralia, Fernleaf polyscias.
polysciasGuilfoylei
Geranium leaf aralia, White-edged aralia, Variegated geranium aralia.
polysciasBalfouriana
Balfour aralia, Dinnerplate aralia, Lace aralia.
polysciasScutellaria
Shield aralia, Dinner plate aralia, Balfour aralia.
polysciasPinnata
Ming aralia, Feather aralia, Balfour aralia.
polysciasFruticosa
Ming aralia, Parsley aralia, Parsley tree.
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