NameThatPlant.net: Fatsia japonica

Spermatophytes (seed plants): Angiosperms (flowering plants): Eudicots: Core Eudicots: Asterids: Campanulids: Apiales

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/14/23):
Fatsia japonica FAMILY Araliaceae Go to FSUS key

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SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Fatsia japonica FAMILY Araliaceae

COMMON NAME:
Japanese Aralia, Fatsia, paperplant

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/14/23):
Fatsia japonica FAMILY Araliaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Fatsia japonica FAMILY Araliaceae

4489

Shrub
Perennial

Habitat: Suburban woodlands, per Weakley's Flora

Non-native: Japan

Waif(s)

CLICK HERE to see a map, notes, and images from Weakley's Flora of the Southeastern US.

LEAVES:
Simple - palmately 7-9 lobed
Alternate
Leaves have petioles.

FLOWER:
WinterFall
White
5 petals
5 stamens
Inferior ovary

Inflorescence a panicle of umbels

FRUIT:
Spring?
Drupe

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