Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Species:
serratus
ID:
603796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roem. & Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 3: 461 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603128

Common Names

  • Serrated Chloranthus
  • Chloranthus Serratus
  • Serratus Chloranthus

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Synonyms

  • Chloranthus blumeanus Cordem. [unknown]
  • Chloranthus japonicus Siebold [unknown]
  • Chloranthus macranthera Schult.f. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Nigrina serrata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Tricercandra japonica Nakai [unknown]
  • Chloranthus serratus serratus [unknown]

Description

Chloranthus serratus (also called Saw-toothed Chloranthus, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers that grows in the temperate regions of East Asia. It is found in moist, shady woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chloranthus serratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known for its medicinal properties and can be used to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chloranthus serratus is white or yellowish-white, with four petals and four sepals. The seed is small and dark brown, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloranthus serratus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Chloranthus serratus

Chloranthus serratus can be found in East Asia, particularly in China and Japan.

Chloranthus serratus FAQ

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Chloranthaceae

Species in the Chloranthaceae family

Ascarina coursii, Ascarina diffusa, Ascarina lucida, Ascarina maheshwarii, Ascarina marquesensis, Ascarina philippinensis, Ascarina polystachya, Ascarina rubricaulis, Ascarina solmsiana, Ascarina subfalcata, Ascarina subsessilis, Ascarina swamyana, Chloranthus angustifolius, Chloranthus anhuiensis, Chloranthus elatior, Chloranthus fortunei, Chloranthus henryi, Chloranthus holostegius, Chloranthus multistachys, Chloranthus nervosus, Chloranthus oldhamii, Chloranthus quadrifolius, Chloranthus serratus, Chloranthus sessilifolius, Chloranthus spicatus, Chloranthus tianmushanensis, Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2719171: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.