Polyscias scutellaria

Polyscias scutellaria, the shield aralia,^[2] 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.^[1][3]

Polyscias scutellaria
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Apiales
Family:	Araliaceae
Genus:	Polyscias
Species:	P. scutellaria
Binomial name
Polyscias scutellaria (Burm.f.) Fosberg[1]

The leaves and root can be used as an antiseptic and deodorant.^{[citation needed]}

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.^[4]