Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 1: 378 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385153
Common Names
- Opopanax Hispidus
- Hispidus's Opopanax
- Hispidus Opopanax
Synonyms
- Johrenia lycaonica Bornm. [unknown]
- Opopanax siculus A.Huet ex Nyman [unknown]
- Opopanax orientalis Boiss. [unknown]
- Opopanax syriacus Boiss. [unknown]
- Peucedanum syriacum (Boiss.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Pastinaca involucrata Stokes [unknown]
- Pastinaca hispida Fenzl [unknown]
- Peucedanum opopanax (L.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Ferula hispida Friv. [unknown]
- Ferula opoponax Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Opopanax hispidus (also called 'Hispid Opopanax', 'Opopanax' and 'Hispid Opopanax Plant', among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial, woody shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has bright green, glossy leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, usually near water.
Uses & Benefits
Opopanax hispidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Opopanax hispidus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Opopanax hispidus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-draining soil. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Opopanax hispidus
Opopanax hispidus is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
Opopanax hispidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Opopanax hispidus?
Opopanax hispidus
What is the common name of Opopanax hispidus?
Hispid opopanax
What is the family of Opopanax hispidus?
Apiaceae
Species in the Opopanax genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,