Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
323565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ôkubo & Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 3: 5 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322897

Common Names

  • Theligonum japonicum
  • Japonicum Theligonum
  • Japonicum's Theligonum

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Synonyms

  • Cynocrambe japonica (Ôkubo & Makino) Makino [valid]

Description

Theligonum japonicum (also called Japanese Theligonum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to Japan. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Theligonum japonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a groundcover, and as a rock garden plant. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Theligonum japonicum has a white flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Theligonum japonicum is an evergreen shrub that is native to Japan. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by stem cuttings in late spring.

Where to Find Theligonum japonicum

Theligonum japonicum can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Theligonum japonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Theligonum japonicum?

Theligonum japonicum

What is the common name of Theligonum japonicum?

Japanese Knotweed

What are the uses of Theligonum japonicum?

Theligonum japonicum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-203661: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Saburô Ôkubo (1857-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ôkubo' in the authors string.