Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iinumae
ID:
984057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
rjp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 21: 156 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983395

Common Names

  • Iinumae Fragaria
  • Iinumae Strawberry
  • Iinumae Wild Strawberry

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Description

Fragaria iinumae (also called Iinuma's Strawberry, among many other common names) is a species of strawberry native to the Himalayas and southwestern China. It is a deciduous shrub, typically growing to 1 m tall. Its leaves are pinnate, with three to five leaflets. Its flowers are white, with a diameter of 1 cm. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, on hillsides and in meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Fragaria iinumae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has edible fruits that are used in jams, jellies, and pies. The leaves have medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fragaria iinumae has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have five leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fragaria iinumae is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Fragaria iinumae

Fragaria iinumae is native to Japan and can be found in the mountains of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

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-10203: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.