Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
73440

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Makino

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 23: 19 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072769

Common Names

  • Japanese Chrysanthemum
  • Chrysanthemum Japonicum
  • Japanese Marguerite

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Synonyms

  • Dendranthema japonicum Kitam. [unknown]
  • Tanacetum japonicum Kitam. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum makinoi Matsum. & Nakai [unknown]
  • Dendranthema japonicum wakasaense Kitam. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum wakasaense Shimotomai [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum makinoi wakasaense (Shimot. ex Kitam.) Govaerts [unknown]

Description

Chrysanthemum japonicum (also called Japanese chrysanthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysanthemum japonicum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysanthemum japonicum is a yellow-green disc floret with a white or yellowish corolla. The seed is a small, black, flattened achene. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysanthemum japonicum is a perennial herb that is native to Japan. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Chrysanthemum japonicum

Chrysanthemum japonicum is native to Japan and can be found in the temperate deciduous forest biome.

Chrysanthemum japonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysanthemum japonicum?

Chrysanthemum japonicum

What is the common name of Chrysanthemum japonicum?

Japanese Chrysanthemum

What is the family of Chrysanthemum japonicum?

Asteraceae

Species in the Chrysanthemum genus

Chrysanthemum daucifolium, Chrysanthemum parvifolium, Chrysanthemum rhombifolium, Chrysanthemum integrifolium, Chrysanthemum sinuatum, Chrysanthemum dichrum, Chrysanthemum potentilloides, Chrysanthemum rubellum, Chrysanthemum chanetii, Chrysanthemum ogawae, Chrysanthemum morifolium, Chrysanthemum achillaea, Chrysanthemum zawadzkii, Chrysanthemum glabriusculum, Chrysanthemum lavandulifolium, Chrysanthemum ornatum, Chrysanthemum arcticum, Chrysanthemum arisanense, Chrysanthemum indicum, Chrysanthemum grandiflorum, Chrysanthemum vestitum, Chrysanthemum yoshinaganthum, Chrysanthemum morii, Chrysanthemum crassum, Chrysanthemum okiense, Chrysanthemum naktongense, Chrysanthemum horaimontanum, Chrysanthemum shimotomaii, Chrysanthemum chalchingolicum, Chrysanthemum japonicum, Chrysanthemum leucanthum, Chrysanthemum konoanum, Chrysanthemum cuneifolium, Chrysanthemum oreastrum, Chrysanthemum yoshinyanthemum, Chrysanthemum vestitum, Chrysanthemum aphrodite, Chrysanthemum marginatum, Chrysanthemum miyatojimense, Chrysanthemum argyrophyllum, Chrysanthemum yoshinaganthum, Chrysanthemum maximowiczii, Chrysanthemum morifolium, Chrysanthemum foliaceum, Chrysanthemum longibracteatum, Chrysanthemum zhuozishanense, Chrysanthemum hypargyreum,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:193523-1: Based on the initial data import