Osmoxylon lineare, also known as Aralia, is a shrub in the Araliaceae family. This plant is found in Southeast Asia, inhabiting open areas and tolerant of a variety of soil and water conditions.

This plant is very suitable for growing in tropical regions. Details are as follows:

Light intensity: 50–100%

Air temperature: 20–35°C

Humidity: 50–100%

pH: 5.5–7

Soil suitability: Grows in loose, organic-rich, and well-aerated soil.

• The roots consist of a taproot that creeps and continues to grow. The roots are round and brown. The roots are tan. The roots of this plant can provide stronger support so that the plant can stand upright.

• The stems are upright and woody.

• The leaves are palmate, green, yellow, with serrated edges and a smooth texture. The leaves are yellow-green, similar to yellow broccoli, but this one has long, pointed tips, unlike yellow broccoli, which has curly leaves.

• The flowers are at the tips of the branches, with the fruit ripening from white to purple. The flowers are sessile, with funnel-shaped petals about 2 mm long and 1 mm in diameter.

• Propagation is done generatively (seeds) and vegetatively (stem cuttings).

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Substances contained in the Araliaceae family include saponins; alkaloids; acetylenic compounds; diterpenoids; triterpenoids; panaxosides A, B, C, D, E, F; essential oils; and emetine.