Crepidiastrum akagii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
akagii
ID:
1043917
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kitag.) J.W.Zhang & N.Kilian
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Fl. China 20-21: 269 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043255
Common Names
- Crepidiastrum akagii
- Akagi's Crepidiastrum
- Akagii Crepidiastrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crepidiastrum akagii (also called Akagi's Crepidiastrum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a low-growing habit and its leaves are deeply lobed. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Crepidiastrum akagii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepidiastrum akagii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed that is covered in a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small, bright green, and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crepidiastrum akagii is an evergreen perennial that is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial to full shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Crepidiastrum akagii
Crepidiastrum akagii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and can be found in moist forests.
Species in the Crepidiastrum genus
Crepidiastrum keiskeanum, Crepidiastrum ameristophyllum, Crepidiastrum platyphyllum, Crepidiastrum semiauriculatum, Crepidiastrum sonchifolium, Crepidiastrum muratagenii, Crepidiastrum nakaii, Crepidiastrum chelidoniifolium, Crepidiastrum denticulatum, Crepidiastrum lanceolatum, Crepidiastrum daitoense, Crepidiastrum linguifolium, Crepidiastrum yoshinoi, Crepidiastrum grandicollum, Crepidiastrum tenuifolium, Crepidiastrum surugense, Crepidiastrum lanceolata, Crepidiastrum taiwanianum, Crepidiastrum diversifolium, Crepidiastrum akagii, Crepidiastrum hallaisanense, Crepidiastrum serawschanicum,
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 tro-100376823: Based on the initial data import
Masao Kitagawa (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitag.' in the authors string.
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.
Jian Wen Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Zhang' in the authors string.