Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentella
ID:
725755

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino) Nakai

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 53: 478 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725088

Common Names

  • Hovenia tomentella
  • Downy Japanese Raisin Tree
  • Downy Oriental Raisin Tree

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Description

Hovenia tomentella (also called Japanese raisin tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to East Asia. It grows to a height of 10-15 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm. It is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Hovenia tomentella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hovenia tomentella has small white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hovenia tomentella is a low-growing, mat-forming shrub that is native to Asia. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by cuttings in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring.

Where to Find Hovenia tomentella

Hovenia tomentella is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Hovenia tomentella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hovenia tomentella?

Hovenia tomentella

What is the common name of Hovenia tomentella?

Downy Hovenia

What is the habitat of Hovenia tomentella?

It is native to moist habitats in Japan, Korea, and parts of China.

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:717565-1: Based on the initial data import