Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horridus
ID:
259303

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 1: 16 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258635

Common Names

  • Oplopanax horridus
  • Horridus Oplopanax
  • Horridus Devil's Club

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Synonyms

  • Horsfieldia horrida (Sm.) Seem. [unknown]
  • Aralia erinacea Hook. [unknown]
  • Aralia occidentalis Schltdl. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Panax horridus Sm. [unknown]
  • Ricinophyllum americanum Pall. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Ricinophyllum horridum (Sm.) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Echinopanax horridus (Sm.) Decne. & Planch. ex Harms [unknown]
  • Fatsia horrida (Sm.) Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Oplopanax horridus (also called 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 horridus 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 horridus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oplopanax horridus 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 horridus

Oplopanax horridus can be found in western North America.

Oplopanax horridus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oplopanax horridus?

Oplopanax horridus

What is the natural habitat of Oplopanax horridus?

Forests, meadows, and rocky slopes

What is the flowering period of Oplopanax horridus?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-141937: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.