Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
scandens
ID:
1014980

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Makino

Source:
rjp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 27: 126 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001014318

Common Names

  • Rhodotypos Scandens
  • Japanese Kerria
  • Japanese Rose

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Description

Rhodotypos scandens (also called Japanese kerria, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub in the family Rosaceae. It is native to Japan and Korea. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun, and is often used as an ornamental shrub.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodotypos scandens is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhodotypos scandens is a white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodotypos scandens is a deciduous shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rhodotypos scandens

Rhodotypos scandens can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia.

Species in the Rhodotypos genus

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-6012: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.