Araliaceae belongs to the order Apiales. It is also known as Aralia family or Ivy family.
The Araliaceae is a family of flowering plants primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions, with some species extending into temperate zones. It includes woody shrubs, trees, and herbaceous plants, often recognized by their compound leaves, umbel-like flower clusters, and adaptations to forest understories or mountainous habitats. Many members are ecologically important as food sources for pollinators and fruit-eating animals.
Economically, the family is notable for ornamental plants, traditional medicines, and edible species. A key example is the ginseng plant (Panax ginseng), cultivated for its fleshy roots, which are highly valued in East Asian medicine for their purported energizing and stress-relieving properties. Ginseng products are widely marketed in teas, supplements, and tonics.
Total genera found for Araliaceae: 1
- 1) Panax
Total plants found for Araliaceae: 1
- 1) Ginseng