Status:
valid
Authors:
Hir.Takah.bis
Source:
rjp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bull. Kanagawa Pref. Mus., Nat. Sci. 20: 17. 1991
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000989218
Common Names
- Stephanandra nakatsu-riparia
- Nakatsu-riparia Stephanandra
- Nakatsu-riparia's Stephanandra
Description
Stephanandra nakatsu-riparia (also called Nakatsu River-bank Stephanandra, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to East Asia. It typically grows in woodlands, hedgerows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stephanandra nakatsu-riparia is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stephanandra nakatsu-riparia has small, white flowers that are about 1/2 inch wide. The flowers are followed by small, red fruits. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stephanandra nakatsu-riparia is a deciduous shrub that is best propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Stephanandra nakatsu-riparia
Stephanandra nakatsu-riparia can be found in the mountains of central and western China.
Species in the Stephanandra 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,