Dozya japonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
1165721
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sande Lac.
Source:
tro
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 2: 296 1866
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165059
Common Names
- Dozya japonica
- Japonica Dozya
- Dozya Beetle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dozya japonica (also called 'Japanese Broom', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Japan. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and is characterized by its small yellow flowers and broom-like leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Dozya japonica has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive complaints. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dozya japonica is yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.
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Cultivation and propagation of Dozya japonica: This plant is best propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is generally pest and disease free.
Where to Find Dozya japonica
Dozya japonica can be found in the steppes of Central Asia and Eastern Europe.
Species in the Dozya genus
Species in the Leucodontaceae family
Dozya japonica, Eoleucodon pacificus, Leucodon atrovirens, Leucodon brachypus, Leucodon canariensis, Leucodon coreensis, Leucodon cryptotheca, Leucodon curvirostris, Leucodon dracaenae, Leucodon exaltatus, Leucodon felipponei, Leucodon flagellaris, Leucodon flagelliformis, Leucodon immersus, Leucodon julaceus, Leucodon laxifolius, Leucodon luteus, Leucodon nipponicus, Leucodon pendulus, Leucodon rutenbergii, Leucodon sapporensis, Leucodon sciuroides, Leucodon secundus, Leucodon sinensis, Leucodon subulatus, Leucodon treleasei, Leucodon tibeticus, Leucodon giganteus, Leucodon formosanus, Leucodon sphaerocarpus, Leucodon temperatus, Leucodon jaegerinaceus, Leucodon alpinus, Leucodon sohayakiensis, Pterogoniadelphus assimilis, Pterogoniadelphus esquirolii, Scabridens sinensis,
References
Cornelius Marinus van der Sande Lacoste (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sande Lac.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35132967: Based on data supplied by Bryonames