Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
koreana
ID:
11344

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nakai) Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 4: 178 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010673



Common Names

  • Atractylodes koreana
  • Koreana Atractylodes
  • Koreana


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Description

Atractylodes koreana (also called Korean Atractylodes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Japan and Korea. It grows in moist forests, stream banks, and wet meadows. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and white flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Atractylodes koreana is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Atractylodes koreana is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atractylodes koreana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring or early summer and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Atractylodes koreana

Atractylodes koreana is native to East Asia and can be found in forests and grasslands.

Atractylodes koreana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atractylodes koreana?

Atractylodes koreana

What type of plant is Atractylodes koreana?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Atractylodes koreana found?

It is found in East Asia

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-110338: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.