Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
725698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 6: 28 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725031

Common Names

  • Hosiea japonica
  • Japanese Bird's Foot
  • Japanese Hosackia

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Description

Hosiea japonica (also called Japanese Hosiea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Japan. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It grows best in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hosiea japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hosiea japonica has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings have two opposite, sessile leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hosiea japonica is a small shrub, up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Hosiea japonica

Hosiea japonica is native to Japan.

Hosiea japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hosiea japonica?

Hosiea japonica

What is the family of Hosiea japonica?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Hosiea japonica?

Japanese hosiea

Species in the Hosiea genus

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,