Fagus japonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 31: 101 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966451
Common Names
- Japonica Fagus
- Fagus Japonica
- Fagus japonica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fagus japonica (also called Japanese beech, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Japan. It grows to a height of 10-20 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. Its leaves are ovate to elliptic, with a length of 5-10 cm and a width of 2-4 cm. It is found in temperate forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Fagus japonica is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Fagus japonica var. multinervis (Nakai) Y.N.Lee ex Govaerts & FrodinFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fagus japonica has small, yellow flowers, followed by small, reddish-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fagus japonica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.
Where to Find Fagus japonica
Fagus japonica is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.
Species in the Fagus genus
Species in the Fagaceae family
Castanea crenata, Castanea dentata, Castanea henryi, Castanea mollissima, Castanea neglecta, Castanea ozarkensis, Castanea pumila, Castanea sativa, Castanea seguinii, Castanopsis pseudohystrix, Castanopsis thaiensis, Castanopsis undulatifolia, Castanopsis acuminatissima, Castanopsis amabilis, Castanopsis annamensis, Castanopsis argentea, Castanopsis argyrophylla, Castanopsis arietina, Castanopsis armata, Castanopsis birmanica, Castanopsis boisii, Castanopsis borneensis, Castanopsis brevispinula, Castanopsis buruana, Castanopsis calathiformis, Castanopsis cambodiana, Castanopsis carlesii, Castanopsis castanicarpa, Castanopsis catalpifolia, Castanopsis cavaleriei, Castanopsis ceratacantha, Castanopsis cerebrina, Castanopsis chapaensis, Castanopsis chevalieri, Castanopsis chinensis, Castanopsis choboensis, Castanopsis chunii, Castanopsis clarkei, Castanopsis clemensii, Castanopsis concinna, Castanopsis costata, Castanopsis crassifolia, Castanopsis cryptoneuron, Castanopsis curtisii, Castanopsis cuspidata, Castanopsis delavayi, Castanopsis densinervia, Castanopsis densispinosa, Castanopsis diversifolia, Castanopsis dongchoensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-83840: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.