Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 15: 293 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918411
Common Names
- Comanthosphace japonica
- Japanese Comanthosphace
- Japanese False-lily
Description
Comanthosphace japonica (also called Japonica Comanthosphace, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Japan, where it is found in the mountains at elevations of 500-1000 meters. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Comanthosphace japonica is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for decoration.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Comanthosphace japonica var. japonica
Comanthosphace japonica var. radicans Honda
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Comanthosphace japonica are small and yellow. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Comanthosphace japonica is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location in the spring. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 10-15 cm (4-6 in). Vegetative propagation can be done by division of the rootstock in the spring or by cuttings taken in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Comanthosphace japonica
Comanthosphace japonica can be found in Japan.
Species in the Comanthosphace genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,