Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
864002

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch. & Sav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. 2: 603 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863337

Common Names

  • Japonica Diarrhena
  • Diarrhena Japonica
  • Japonica Grass

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Description

Diarrhena japonica (also called Japanese Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Japan and East Asia. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes and swamps, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Diarrhena japonica is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases, headaches, and fever. It is also used to treat digestive disorders and to improve the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diarrhena japonica has small, white flowers with four petals that bloom in the spring. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diarrhena japonica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps of plants can be divided and replanted in the same soil.

Where to Find Diarrhena japonica

Diarrhena japonica is native to Japan, Korea, and China.

Diarrhena japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diarrhena japonica?

Diarrhena japonica

What is the common name of Diarrhena japonica?

N/A

Where is Diarrhena japonica native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:398462-1: 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].