Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonicus
ID:
259304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000258636

Common Names

  • Oplopanax japonicus
  • Japonicus Oplopanax
  • Japonicus Devil's Club

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Synonyms

  • Aralia faribuki Siebold ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Aralia laribuki Keiske ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Echinopanax horridus japonicus (Nakai) Hultén [unknown]
  • Oplopanax horridus brevilobus H.Hara [unknown]
  • Oplopanax japonicus brevilobus (H.Hara) Yonek. [unknown]
  • Echinopanax japonicus Nakai [illegitimate]

Description

Oplopanax japonicus (also called Japanese devil's club, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Japan. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 3 m tall, with large, deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Oplopanax japonicus 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 japonicus is a small, yellow, 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 japonicus 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 japonicus

Oplopanax japonicus can be found in eastern Asia.

Oplopanax japonicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oplopanax japonicus?

Oplopanax japonicus

What is the natural habitat of Oplopanax japonicus?

Forests, meadows, and rocky slopes

What is the flowering period of Oplopanax japonicus?

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