Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Nakai
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 17: 268 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674276
Common Names
- Japanese Eriocapitella
- Japanese Flax
- Japanese Erinus
Synonyms
- Anemone hupehensis japonica (Thunb.) Bowles & Stearn [unknown]
- Anemone hupehensis simplicifolia W.T.Wang [unknown]
- Anemone hybrida japonica (Thunb.) Ohwi [unknown]
- Anemone japonica (Thunb.) Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
- Anemone nipponica Merr. [unknown]
- Anemone scabiosa H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
- Anemone sieboldii Honda [unknown]
- Anemone vitifolia japonica (Thunb.) Finet & Gagnep. [unknown]
- Atragene japonica Thunb. [unknown]
- Atragene polypetala Thunb. [unknown]
- Clematis polypetala DC. [unknown]
Description
Eriocapitella japonica (also called Japanese Eriocapitella, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has white flowers, and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocapitella japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, coughs, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriocapitella japonica has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are borne in clusters on the ends of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocapitella japonica can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Eriocapitella japonica
Eriocapitella japonica can be found in Japan, China, and Korea.
Eriocapitella japonica FAQ
What are the common names of Eriocapitella japonica?
Common names of Eriocapitella japonica include Japanese eriocapitella and Japanese eriocapitellus
What is the scientific name of Eriocapitella japonica?
The scientific name of Eriocapitella japonica is Eriocapitella japonica
What is the family of Eriocapitella japonica?
Eriocapitella japonica belongs to the family Asteraceae
Species in the Eriocapitella genus
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
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