Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
japonicus
ID:
948745

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch. & Sav.) Nakai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 5: 10 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948083

Common Names

  • Eleutherococcus japonicus
  • Japanese Spikenard
  • Japanese Eleutherococcus
  • Japanese Eleuthero

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Description

Eleutherococcus japonicus (also called 'Japanese Eleutherococcus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to Japan, and is found in forests and shrublands. It is a shrub with green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eleutherococcus japonicus is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fatigue, improve physical and mental performance, and boost the immune system. It is also used to treat respiratory problems, such as bronchitis, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleutherococcus japonicus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleutherococcus japonicus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Eleutherococcus japonicus

Eleutherococcus japonicus can be found in the temperate and subtropical forests of Japan.

Species in the Eleutherococcus genus

Eleutherococcus baoxinensis, Eleutherococcus brachypus, Eleutherococcus cissifolius, Eleutherococcus divaricatus, Eleutherococcus eleutheristylus, Eleutherococcus giraldii, Eleutherococcus henryi, Eleutherococcus higoensis, Eleutherococcus hypoleucus, Eleutherococcus japonicus, Eleutherococcus lasiogyne, Eleutherococcus leucorrhizus, Eleutherococcus nikaianus, Eleutherococcus nodiflorus, Eleutherococcus pilosulus, Eleutherococcus rehderianus, Eleutherococcus scandens, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus, Eleutherococcus setulosus, Eleutherococcus sieboldianus, Eleutherococcus simonii, Eleutherococcus spinosus, Eleutherococcus trichodon, Eleutherococcus trifoliatus, Eleutherococcus verticillatus, Eleutherococcus wardii, Eleutherococcus wilsonii, Eleutherococcus eleutheristylus, Eleutherococcus cuspidatus, Eleutherococcus setosus,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-66445: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.