Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) J.Kost.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Blumea 7: 290 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121978
Common Names
- Eschenbachia japonica
- Japanese Eschenbachia
- Japanese Fiddle-leaf
Description
Eschenbachia japonica (also called 'Japanese Eschenbachia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has small, white flowers and a short stem. It typically grows in moist grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eschenbachia japonica is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eschenbachia japonica is yellow and has a small, tubular shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eschenbachia japonica is an evergreen perennial native to Japan. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Eschenbachia japonica
Eschenbachia japonica is native to Japan and can be found in forests and grasslands.
Eschenbachia japonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eschenbachia japonica?
Eschenbachia japonica
What is the common name of Eschenbachia japonica?
Japanese Eschenbachia
What is the family of Eschenbachia japonica?
Asteraceae
Species in the Eschenbachia genus
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,