Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elatus
ID:
259302

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nakai) Nakai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sylv. Kor. 16: 38 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258634

Common Names

  • Oplopanax elatus
  • Elatus Oplopanax
  • Elatus Devil's Club

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Synonyms

  • Echinopanax elatus Nakai [unknown]
  • Oplopanax horridus elatus (Nakai) H.Hara [unknown]

Description

Oplopanax elatus (also called the devil's club, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to western North America, from Alaska south to California. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 3 m tall, with large, deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Oplopanax elatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, asthma, and bronchitis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oplopanax elatus is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oplopanax elatus is a perennial plant that is propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it in the spring.

Where to Find Oplopanax elatus

Oplopanax elatus can be found in western North America.

Oplopanax elatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oplopanax elatus?

Oplopanax elatus

What is the natural habitat of Oplopanax elatus?

Forests, meadows, and rocky slopes

What is the flowering period of Oplopanax elatus?

June to August

Species in the Oplopanax genus

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,

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