Description: Common name: Aralia, Balfour Aralia, Shield Aralia, Dinner Plate Aralia Botanical name:
Polyscias balfouriana - [ (pol-ISS-skee-as) or (pol-ISS-see-as) from the Greek poly (many) and scias (canopy, or umbel); (bal-for-ee-AH-nuh) or (bal-for-ee-AY-nuh) named for Sir Isaac Bayley Balfour, 19th century professor of botany and directory fo the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh ] Synonyms: Aralia balfouriana, Polyscias scutellaria, Polyscias pinnata Family:
Araliaceae (aralia or ivy family) - [ (uh-RAY-lee-uh-see-ay) latinized form of old French-Canadian name for Aralie; the aralia family ] Origin: Africa to the Pacific Islands All Polyscias prefer a warm sunny location. Cold drafts, cold water or cool room temperatures will cause leaf drop. Courtesy: -
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Dave's Garden Note: Information has not been verified and may not be reliable; please check for any inaccuracy. Date: 8 December 2006, 14:31. Source:
Polyscias balfouriana. Author:
Dinesh Valke from Thane, India. Camera location
19° 07′ 09.08″ N, 72° 52′ 27.48″ E View all coordinates using:
OpenStreetMap 19.119189; 72.874299.