Agrimonia nipponica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Koidz.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 44: 104 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983338
Common Names
- Nipponica Agrimonia
- Nipponica Agrimony
- Nipponica Sticklewort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrimonia nipponica (also called Japanese Agrimony, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rosaceae family. It is native to East Asia and is found in the temperate deciduous woodland habitats of China, Japan, and Korea.
Uses & Benefits
Agrimonia nipponica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a source of food and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agrimonia nipponica is yellow and has a sweet smell. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrimonia nipponica is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame. Layering can be done in late summer or early autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Agrimonia nipponica
Agrimonia nipponica can be found in Japan and Korea.
Species in the Agrimonia genus
Agrimonia nipponica, Agrimonia wirtgenii, Agrimonia macrocarpa, Agrimonia pringlei, Agrimonia coreana, Agrimonia gorovoii, Agrimonia hirsuta, Agrimonia zeylanica, Agrimonia granulosa, Agrimonia nippono-pilosa, Agrimonia aitchisonii, Agrimonia repens, Agrimonia bracteata, Agrimonia incisa, Agrimonia procera, Agrimonia eupatoria, Agrimonia gryposepala, Agrimonia microcarpa, Agrimonia parviflora, Agrimonia pubescens, Agrimonia rostellata, Agrimonia striata, Agrimonia pilosa,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-10149: Based on the initial data import
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.