Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
412023

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 219 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411355



Common Names

  • Japanese Hedge Parsley
  • Japonica Torilis
  • Japanese Torilis


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Description

Torilis japonica (also called Japanese Torilis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India. It has a single stem, with a single inflorescence. The leaves are linear and arranged in a rosette. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Torilis japonica is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and asthma, and is also used as an insect repellent. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Torilis japonica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Torilis japonica is a small, perennial herb that grows in wet soils and shallow water. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in moist soil.

Where to Find Torilis japonica

Torilis japonica is native to East Asia and can be found in Japan, China, and Korea.

Torilis japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Torilis japonica?

Torilis japonica

What is the common name of Torilis japonica?

Japanese Hedge Parsley

What is the natural habitat of Torilis japonica?

Grassy slopes and cliffs

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,