Status:
valid
Authors:
(Marg., Szlach. & Rutk.) Marg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 39: 65 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364107
Common Names
- Crepidium
- Yamap Crepidium
- Yamap Crepidium
Synonyms
- Fingardia yamapensis Marg., Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]
Description
Crepidium yamapense (also called Crepidium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Japan. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 2 meters tall. Its leaves are elliptic-oblong and have three to five lobes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Crepidium yamapense is a popular ornamental plant used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepidium yamapense is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepidium yamapense is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to Japan. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, young shoots and placed in a well-drained medium. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Crepidium yamapense
Crepidium yamapense is found in Japan.
Crepidium yamapense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepidium yamapense?
Crepidium yamapense
What is the common name of Crepidium yamapense?
Yamap crepidium
What is the natural habitat of Crepidium yamapense?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Crepidium genus
Crepidium angustifoveum,
Crepidium aphyllum,
Crepidium clemensii,
Crepidium crenatilobum,
Crepidium josephianum,
Crepidium kandae,
Crepidium parryae,
Crepidium rajanum,
Crepidium sagittiflorum,
Crepidium samoense,
Crepidium saprophytum,
Crepidium sublobatum,
Crepidium szlachetkianum,
Crepidium tripartitum,
Crepidium venosum,
Crepidium yamapense,
Crepidium exilis,
Crepidium klimkoanum,
Crepidium fontinale,
Crepidium finetii,
Crepidium foliosum,
Crepidium gibbsiae,
Crepidium hainanense,
Crepidium insulare,
Crepidium sichuanicum,
Crepidium bahanense,
Crepidium acuminatum,
Crepidium alagense,
Crepidium amplectens,
Crepidium arachnoideum,
Crepidium arietinum,
Crepidium aschistum,
Crepidium atratum,
Crepidium atrobrachiatum,
Crepidium atrosanguineum,
Crepidium auratum,
Crepidium balabacense,
Crepidium bancanoides,
Crepidium bancanum,
Crepidium bataanense,
Crepidium bengkulense,
Crepidium biauritum,
Crepidium bidentiferum,
Crepidium binabayense,
Crepidium bispiriferum,
Crepidium brachycaulos,
Crepidium brachyodontum,
Crepidium bracteosum,
Crepidium brevidentatum,
Crepidium breviscapum,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,