Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
divaricatus
ID:
948718

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Siebold & Zucc.) S.Y.Hu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 61: 109 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948056

Common Names

  • Eleutherococcus divaricatus
  • Divaricate Spikenard
  • Divaricate Eleutherococcus
  • Japanese Eleuthero

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Description

Eleutherococcus divaricatus (also called 'Spreading Eleutherococcus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to China, and is found in forests and shrublands. It is a shrub with green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eleutherococcus divaricatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleutherococcus divaricatus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleutherococcus divaricatus is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical Asia. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Eleutherococcus divaricatus

Eleutherococcus divaricatus is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Colombia.

Species in the Eleutherococcus genus

Eleutherococcus baoxinensis, Eleutherococcus brachypus, Eleutherococcus cissifolius, Eleutherococcus divaricatus, Eleutherococcus eleutheristylus, Eleutherococcus giraldii, Eleutherococcus henryi, Eleutherococcus higoensis, Eleutherococcus hypoleucus, Eleutherococcus japonicus, Eleutherococcus lasiogyne, Eleutherococcus leucorrhizus, Eleutherococcus nikaianus, Eleutherococcus nodiflorus, Eleutherococcus pilosulus, Eleutherococcus rehderianus, Eleutherococcus scandens, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus, Eleutherococcus setulosus, Eleutherococcus sieboldianus, Eleutherococcus simonii, Eleutherococcus spinosus, Eleutherococcus trichodon, Eleutherococcus trifoliatus, Eleutherococcus verticillatus, Eleutherococcus wardii, Eleutherococcus wilsonii, Eleutherococcus eleutheristylus, Eleutherococcus cuspidatus, Eleutherococcus setosus,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-66420: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.
Shiu-Ying Hu (1910-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Hu' in the authors string.