Paris japonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
715467
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch. & Sav.) Franch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Philom. Cent. (Paris) 24: 291 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714800
Common Names
- Paris japonica
- Japanese Paris
- Paris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Kinugasa japonica (Franch. & Sav.) Tatew. & Sutô [unknown]
- Trillidium japonicum Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
- Trillium japonicum (Franch. & Sav.) Matsum. [unknown]
Description
Paris japonica (also called 'Japanese Paris', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Japan. It has small, narrow leaves and small white to pink flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of Japan.
Uses & Benefits
Paris japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paris japonica is a small, white, five-petalled bloom. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paris japonica is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows to 1-2 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Paris japonica
Paris japonica is native to Japan and can be found in the wild in the northern and central parts of the country.
Paris japonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paris japonica?
Paris japonica
What are the common names of Paris japonica?
Japanese Herb Paris
What is the natural habitat of Paris japonica?
Woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes
Species in the Paris genus
Paris japonica, Paris delavayi, Paris incompleta, Paris bashanensis, Paris fargesii, Paris dunniana, Paris tetraphylla, Paris thibetica, Paris vaniotii, Paris verticillata, Paris mairei, Paris marmorata, Paris quadrifolia, Paris polyphylla, Paris undulatis, Paris birmanica, Paris rugosa, Paris daliensis, Paris dulongensis, Paris cronquistii, Paris forrestii, Paris vietnamensis, Paris luquanensis, Paris polyandra, Paris axialis, Paris caobangensis, Paris stigmatosa, Paris guizhouensis,
Species in the Melanthiaceae family
Amianthium muscaetoxicum, Anticlea elegans, Anticlea sibirica, Anticlea virescens, Anticlea volcanica, Chamaelirium luteum, Chamaelirium chinense, Chamaelirium cordifolium, Chamaelirium hisauchianum, Chamaelirium shiwandashanense, Chamaelirium actinomorphum, Chamaelirium nanlingense, Chamaelirium koidzumianum, Chamaelirium japonicum, Helonias alpina, Helonias breviscapa, Helonias bullata, Helonias kawanoi, Helonias leucantha, Helonias orientalis, Helonias thibetica, Helonias umbellata, Helonias yunnanensis, Helonias jinpingensis, Paris japonica, Paris delavayi, Paris incompleta, Paris bashanensis, Paris fargesii, Paris dunniana, Paris tetraphylla, Paris thibetica, Paris vaniotii, Paris verticillata, Paris mairei, Paris marmorata, Paris quadrifolia, Paris polyphylla, Paris undulatis, Paris birmanica, Paris rugosa, Paris daliensis, Paris dulongensis, Paris cronquistii, Paris forrestii, Paris vietnamensis, Paris luquanensis, Paris polyandra, Paris axialis, Paris caobangensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-283832: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.