Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
japonica
ID:
629177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Retzia 1: 113 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628509



Common Names

  • Cryptotaenia japonica
  • Japonica Cryptotaenia
  • Cryptotaenia Japonica


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Synonyms

  • Cryptotaenia canadensis atropurpurea (Makino) Yonek. [unknown]
  • Cryptotaenia canadensis japonica (Hassk.) Makino [unknown]
  • Cryptotaenia canadensis japonica (Hassk.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Cryptotaenia canadensis warabiana (Makino) Yonek. [unknown]
  • Cryptotaenia japonica atropurpurea Makino [unknown]
  • Cryptotaenia japonica dissecta Y.Yabe [unknown]
  • Cryptotaenia japonica dissecta (Y.Yabe) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Cryptotaenia japonica pinnatisecta S.L.Liou [unknown]
  • Cryptotaenia japonica warabiana Makino [unknown]
  • Deringa dissecta Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Deringa japonica Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Cryptotaenia canadensis dissecta (Y.Yabe) Makino [unknown]
  • Cryptotaenia japonica japonica [unknown]

Description

Cryptotaenia japonica (also called Japanese Parsley, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is found in East Asia and is an annual herb with white flowers. It grows in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and disturbed forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptotaenia japonica is used as a food seasoning and in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryptotaenia japonica is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptotaenia japonica is a small, herbaceous plant native to Japan. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Cryptotaenia japonica

Cryptotaenia japonica is native to Japan. It is found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.

Cryptotaenia japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptotaenia japonica?

Cryptotaenia japonica

What type of plant is Cryptotaenia japonica?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Cryptotaenia japonica native to?

Japan, Korea, China

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References