Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
japonensis
ID:
997769

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino) Kudô

Source:
rjp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Jap. J. Bot. 2: 263 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000997107

Common Names

  • Japanese Burnet
  • Japanese Salad Burnet
  • Japanese Salad-Burnet

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Description

Sanguisorba japonensis (also called Japanese burnet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Japan, Korea, and eastern China. It has long, thin, serrated leaves and produces small, white, pink or red flowers. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sanguisorba japonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil erosion control, windbreaks, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sanguisorba japonensis has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sanguisorba japonensis is a perennial herb that is native to Japan. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Sanguisorba japonensis

Sanguisorba japonensis can be found in Japan.

Species in the Sanguisorba genus

Sanguisorba officinalis, Sanguisorba lateriflora, Sanguisorba riparia, Sanguisorba tenuifolia, Sanguisorba diandra, Sanguisorba azovtsevii, Sanguisorba diandra, Sanguisorba armena, Sanguisorba albiflora, Sanguisorba kishinamii, Sanguisorba poroshirensis, Sanguisorba mauritanica, Sanguisorba japonensis, Sanguisorba ancistroides, Sanguisorba megacarpa, Sanguisorba hybrida, Sanguisorba rupicola, Sanguisorba verrucosa, Sanguisorba albanica, Sanguisorba cretica, Sanguisorba dodecandra, Sanguisorba hakusanensis, Sanguisorba indicum, Sanguisorba magnifica, Sanguisorba obtusa, Sanguisorba annua, Sanguisorba occidentalis, Sanguisorba stipulata, Sanguisorba minor, Sanguisorba applanata, Sanguisorba filiformis, Sanguisorba alpina, Sanguisorba canadensis, Sanguisorba ancistroides, Sanguisorba tenuifolia,

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-26865: Based on the initial data import
Yūshun Kudō (1887-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kudô' in the authors string.
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.