Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
kamogawae
ID:
1320291

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greppi & J.C.Hagiw.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 49: 43 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332745

Common Names

  • Mecardonia kamogawae
  • Kamogawa's Mecardonia
  • Kamogawae Mecardonia

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Description

Mecardonia kamogawae (also called 'Kamogawa Mecardonia', among many other common names) is an herb that is native to Japan. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is found in the prefectures of Fukuoka, Hiroshima, and Yamaguchi.

Uses & Benefits

Mecardonia kamogawae is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for animals, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mecardonia kamogawae has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mecardonia kamogawae is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have established, they can be transplanted into the garden. Division of the clumps can also be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Mecardonia kamogawae

Mecardonia kamogawae can be found in Japan.

Mecardonia kamogawae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mecardonia kamogawae?

Mecardonia kamogawae

What type of plant is Mecardonia kamogawae?

Herb

Where is Mecardonia kamogawae found?

Japan

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Julián Alejandro Greppi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greppi' in the authors string.
Juan C. Hagiwara: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Hagiw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77118628-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].