Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
takesimana
ID:
659564

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nakai) Kitag.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 51: 807 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658896



Common Names

  • Dystaenia Takesimana
  • Takeshima Dystaenia
  • Takeshima False-Mint


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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum takeshimanum (Nakai) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Angelica takeshimana Nakai [unknown]

Description

Dystaenia takesimana (also called Takeshima Dystaenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is an annual herb, with a height of up to 30 centimeters. It is native to Japan. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dystaenia takesimana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dystaenia takesimana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dystaenia takesimana is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. It is native to Japan. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Dystaenia takesimana

Dystaenia takesimana is found in Japan.

Dystaenia takesimana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dystaenia takesimana?

Dystaenia takesimana

What is the common name of Dystaenia takesimana?

Takeshima Dystaenia

What is the family of Dystaenia takesimana?

Asteraceae

Species in the Dystaenia genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2780257: Based on the initial data import
Masao Kitagawa (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitag.' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.