Polyscias scutellaria
{{Short description|Species of shrub}}
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| image = Polyscias scutellaria - Krohn Conservatory - DSC03688.JPG
| genus = Polyscias
| species = scutellaria
| authority = (Burm.f.) Fosberg{{R|POWO}}
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Polyscias scutellaria, the shield aralia,{{PLANTS|id=POSC10|taxon=Polyscias scutellaria (shield aralia)|access-date=12 October 2015}} or plum aralia, is a tropical shrub or small tree reaching 2–6 meters in height. A native of eastern Malesia and southwest Pacific islands, it is commonly grown in gardens.{{R|POWO}}{{cite web|url=http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=242414133|title=Polyscias scutellaria|work=Flora of China |access-date=3 September 2012}}
The leaves and root can be used as an antiseptic and deodorant.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}}
Applications in cuisine
Ancient native Indonesians have used shield aralia leaf as a bowl substitute due to its bowl-like shape and tear-resistant properties. In modern Indonesian cuisine shield aralia can be used as fancy food packaging. Shredded shield aralia has aromatic properties that can be mixed with meat or fish to conceal the odor.{{cite web |author=Manggarayu |title=Mengenal, Memilih & Menyimpan Daun Mangkokan |url=https://resepkoki.id/mengenal-memilih-menyimpan-daun-mangkokan/ |website=ResepKoki |access-date=29 April 2021 |language=id |date=30 August 2017 |trans-title=Identifying, Selecting & Storing Mangkokan Leaves}}
References
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{{cite web |url=https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:91817-1 |title=Polyscias scutellaria (Burm.f.) Fosberg |website=Plants of the World Online |publisher=Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew |year=2024 |access-date=19 May 2024}}
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Category:Plants described in 1768
Category:Taxa named by Nicolaas Laurens Burman
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