Angelica

Polyscias filicifolia (C. Moore ex Fourn.) L. H. Bailey

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Araliaceae

Explanation of name: For generic name, see Polyscias guilfoylei. Filicifolia means fernlike leaves.

Taxonomic Note: Potentially a form of P. cumingiana (C. Presl) Fernandez-Villar (according to HUX)

Natural range: Tropical Asia

Recognition: Polyscias with numerous (9-17) narrow, lobed leaflets, these having purplish midribs. Differing from other once-pinnate species by having especially numerous leaflets.

Landscape uses: Hedges, clumps, specimens, containers, interiorscaping. Valued for fernlike foliage. Sometimes variegated.