Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonicus
ID:
264291

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.Nees) C.A.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Repert. Pharm. Pract. Chem. Russl. [Gauger] 1: 525. 1842

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263623

Common Names

  • Japanese Ginseng
  • Japanese Panax
  • Korean Panax

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Synonyms

  • Aralia japonica (T.Nees) Makino [illegitimate]
  • Aralia repens (Steud. ex Maxim.) Matsum. [unknown]
  • Panax angustatus (Makino) Honda [unknown]
  • Panax ginseng angustatus Makino [unknown]
  • Panax pseudoginseng japonicus (T.Nees) G.Hoo & C.J.Tseng [unknown]
  • Panax repens Steud. ex Maxim. [unknown]
  • Panax schin-seng japonicus T.Nees [unknown]
  • Panax ginseng dichrocarpus Makino [unknown]
  • Panax ginseng xanthocarpus Makino [unknown]
  • Aralia quinquefolia repens (Maxim.) Burkill [unknown]
  • Panax ginseng japonicus (Nees) Makino [unknown]
  • Panax ginseng repens (Maxim.) Makino [unknown]
  • Panax japonicus incisus Nakai [unknown]
  • Panax japonicus parvifolius C.Y.Cheng & C.Y.Chu [unknown]
  • Panax pseudoginseng japonicus (C.A.Mey.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Panax quinquefolius coreensis Siebold [unknown]
  • Panax schin-seng angustatus (Makino) Makino [unknown]
  • Panax japonicus japonicus [unknown]
  • Panax pseudoginseng incisus (Nakai) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Panax pseudoginseng xanthocarpus (Makino) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Panax pseudoginseng angustatus (Makino) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Panax japonicus angustatus (Makino) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Panax quinquefolius subsessilis Miq. [unknown]
  • Panax quinquefolius repens (Steud. ex Maxim.) Burkill [unknown]
  • Panax quinquefolius japonicus Siebold [invalid]
  • Panax japonicus lancifolius Nakai [unknown]
  • Panax japonicus angustatus (Makino) Makino & Nemoto [unknown]
  • Panax ginseng dolichocarpus Makino [unknown]
  • Panax ginseng trifoliolatus Makino [unknown]
  • Panax schin-seng xanthocarpus (Makino) Makino [unknown]
  • Panax japonicus xanthocarpus (Makino) Nakai [unknown]
  • Panax japonicus dolichocarpus (Makino) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Panax japonicus trifoliolatus (Makino) H.Hara [unknown]

Description

Panax japonicus (also called Japanese ginseng, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Korea, and Japan. It is a deciduous, woody shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m and has bipinnate leaves. It prefers moist soils in shaded areas such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Panax japonicus is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, stress, and anxiety. It is also used as an energy booster and to improve cognitive function. It is also used in the production of herbal teas and supplements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Panax japonicus is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panax japonicus is a species of plant native to East Asia. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach heights of up to 1 m. It prefers a cool, humid climate and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Panax japonicus

Panax japonicus is native to eastern Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. It is found in moist, shady forests, and is often cultivated for medicinal purposes.

Panax japonicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panax japonicus?

Panax japonicus

What is the common name of Panax japonicus?

Japanese Ginseng

What is the natural habitat of Panax japonicus?

It is native to China, Korea, and Japan

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-146712: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Theodor Friedrich Ludwig Nees von Esenbeck (1787-1837): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Nees' in the authors string.