Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
nabekuraensis
ID:
563986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Otsuka & K.Inoue

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 77: 98 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563318

Common Names

  • Symphplocarpus nabekuraensis
  • Nabekuraensis Symphplocarpus
  • Nabekuraensis Grass

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Description

Symplocarpus nabekuraensis (also called Nabekura's skunk cabbage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Japan. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in the temperate forests of Japan and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Symplocarpus nabekuraensis is used as an ornamental shrub and for hedging in gardens. It is also used as a rootstock for other Berberis species.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symplocarpus nabekuraensis is a white or pinkish-white, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symplocarpus nabekuraensis can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Symplocarpus nabekuraensis

Symphplocarpus xyroides is native to the western Himalayas.

Symplocarpus nabekuraensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symplocarpus nabekuraensis?

Symplocarpus nabekuraensis

What is the common name of Symplocarpus nabekuraensis?

Nabekuraensis skunk cabbage

What is the natural habitat of Symplocarpus nabekuraensis?

It is native to Japan

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Koichi Otsuka (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otsuka' in the authors string.
Ken Inoue (1948-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Inoue' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20006280-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.