Fatsia japonica
Fatsi, Fatsia
Other regional names: Glossy Leaf Paper Plant +1 more
- Glossy Leaf Paper Plant
- Japanese Fatsia
Also known as: Aralia brownii André +7 more
- Aralia brownii André
- Aralia sieboldii K.Koch
- Aralia sieboldii subsp. moseri J.R.Duncan & V.C.Davies
- Aralia sieboldii var. variegata J.Dix
- Dimorphanthus japonicus (Thunb.) Endl.
- Fatsia japonica var. liukiuensis Hatus.
- Fatsia japonica var. liukiuensis Hatus. ex H.Ohba
- Fatsia japonica var. lobulata Makino
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Indigenous to Temperate Asia, Fatsia japonica (commonly known as Fatsi or Fatsia) is a shrub belonging to the Araliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Arkansas, China Southeast, Great Britain, Ireland, Juan Fernández Is., New Zealand North, New Zealand South