Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elata
ID:
434036

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 183 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433368



Common Names

  • Sanicula elata
  • Tall Sanicula
  • Erect Sanicula


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Synonyms

  • Sanicula javanica Blume [unknown]
  • Sanicula capensis Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Sanicula europaea capensis Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Sanicula europaea elata (Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don) H.Boissieu [unknown]
  • Sanicula natalensis Gand. [unknown]
  • Sanicula hermaphrodita Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Sanicula montana Reinw. ex Blume [unknown]
  • Sanicula europaea elata (Hamilt.) Hultén [unknown]

Description

Sanicula elata (also called Tall Sanicle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to the western United States and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is an annual herb with divided leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sanicula elata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sanicula elata has small, white, bell-shaped flowers, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sanicula elata is a low-maintenance, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but it is best to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Sanicula elata

Sanicula elata is native to the western United States and is found in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Sanicula elata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sanicula elata?

Sanicula elata

What is the common name of Sanicula elata?

Tall Sanicle

Where does Sanicula elata grow?

Sanicula elata is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Sanicula genus

Sanicula deserticola, Sanicula elata, Sanicula epipactis, Sanicula crassicaulis, Sanicula azorica, Sanicula kaiensis, Sanicula liberta, Sanicula mariversa, Sanicula graveolens, Sanicula europaea, Sanicula uralensis, Sanicula hoffmannii, Sanicula marilandica, Sanicula rubriflora, Sanicula arctopoides, Sanicula arguta, Sanicula bipinnata, Sanicula bipinnatifida, Sanicula canadensis, Sanicula kauaiensis, Sanicula laciniata, Sanicula maritima, Sanicula peckiana, Sanicula purpurea, Sanicula sandwicensis, Sanicula saxatilis, Sanicula smallii, Sanicula tracyi, Sanicula trifoliata, Sanicula tuberosa, Sanicula chinensis, Sanicula odorata, Sanicula tienmusis, Sanicula rugulosa, Sanicula astrantiifolia, Sanicula tuberculata, Sanicula hacquetioides, Sanicula tienmuensis, Sanicula serrata, Sanicula elongata, Sanicula coerulescens, Sanicula petagnioides, Sanicula lamelligera, Sanicula orthacantha, Sanicula giraldii, Sanicula pengshuiensis, Sanicula oviformis,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2477562: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.