Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dendrocerotidae
Order:
Dendrocerotales
Species:
japonicus
ID:
1208523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Naturf. Ges. Leipzig 36: 15 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207861


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Description

Dendroceros japonicus (also called Dendroceros japonica, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub native to the Himalayas and other parts of Asia. It has small, dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dendroceros japonicus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendroceros japonicus is small, yellowish-green and star-shaped. The seed is a small, dark brown, round capsule. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendroceros japonicus is a small, evergreen tree that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seeds, which should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Once the seeds have germinated, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a well-draining, moist soil mix.

Where to Find Dendroceros japonicus

Dendroceros japonicus can be found in Japan.

Species in the Dendroceros genus

Dendroceros herasii, Dendroceros paivae, Dendroceros tubercularis, Dendroceros cavernosus, Dendroceros foliicola, Dendroceros seramensis, Dendroceros ogeramnangus, Dendroceros japonicus, Dendroceros javanicus, Dendroceros crispus, Dendroceros borbonicus, Dendroceros adglutinatus, Dendroceros muelleri, Dendroceros pedunculatus, Dendroceros rarus, Dendroceros reticulus, Dendroceros subdifficilis, Dendroceros subplanus, Dendroceros subtropicus, Dendroceros tahitensis, Dendroceros validus, Dendroceros vesconianus, Dendroceros wattsianus, Dendroceros acutilobus, Dendroceros africanus, Dendroceros allionii, Dendroceros australis, Dendroceros breutelii, Dendroceros cichoraceus, Dendroceros crassicostatus, Dendroceros crassinervis, Dendroceros crispatus, Dendroceros cucullatus, Dendroceros difficilis, Dendroceros exalatus, Dendroceros gracilis, Dendroceros granulatus, Dendroceros humboldtensis,

Species in the Dendrocerotaceae family

Dendroceros herasii, Dendroceros paivae, Dendroceros tubercularis, Dendroceros cavernosus, Dendroceros foliicola, Dendroceros seramensis, Dendroceros ogeramnangus, Dendroceros japonicus, Dendroceros javanicus, Dendroceros crispus, Dendroceros borbonicus, Dendroceros adglutinatus, Dendroceros muelleri, Dendroceros pedunculatus, Dendroceros rarus, Dendroceros reticulus, Dendroceros subdifficilis, Dendroceros subplanus, Dendroceros subtropicus, Dendroceros tahitensis, Dendroceros validus, Dendroceros vesconianus, Dendroceros wattsianus, Dendroceros acutilobus, Dendroceros africanus, Dendroceros allionii, Dendroceros australis, Dendroceros breutelii, Dendroceros cichoraceus, Dendroceros crassicostatus, Dendroceros crassinervis, Dendroceros crispatus, Dendroceros cucullatus, Dendroceros difficilis, Dendroceros exalatus, Dendroceros gracilis, Dendroceros granulatus, Dendroceros humboldtensis, Megaceros flavens, Megaceros flagellaris, Megaceros pelludicus, Megaceros gracilis, Megaceros aneuriformis, Megaceros austronesophilus, Megaceros boliviensis, Megaceros ciliatus, Megaceros denticulatus, Megaceros jamesonii, Megaceros leptohymenius, Megaceros tjibodensis,