Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nipponicum
ID:
35410

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch. ex Maxim.) Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 29: 169 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034739



Common Names

  • Nipponanthemum nipponicum
  • Nipponicum Nipponanthemum
  • Nipponanthemum


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Synonyms

  • Tanacetum nipponicum Kitam. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum nipponicum (Franch. ex Maxim.) Franch. ex Matsum. [deprecated]
  • Chrysanthemum nipponicum (Franch. ex Maxim.) Sprenger [unknown]
  • Leucanthemum nipponicum Franch. ex Maxim. [unknown]

Description

Nipponanthemum nipponicum (also called Japanese Chrysanthemum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, oblong leaves. It is native to Japan and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nipponanthemum nipponicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nipponanthemum nipponicum are white, star-shaped, and clustered in heads. The seeds are small, black, and oblong with a small tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nipponanthemum nipponicum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Nipponanthemum nipponicum

Nipponanthemum nipponicum is native to Japan and can be found in the wild in the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.

Nipponanthemum nipponicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nipponanthemum nipponicum?

Nipponanthemum nipponicum

Where does Nipponanthemum nipponicum grow?

Nipponanthemum nipponicum is found in Japan, Korea, and China.

What is the common name of Nipponanthemum nipponicum?

Nipponanthemum nipponicum is commonly known as Japanese Chrysanthemum.

Species in the Nipponanthemum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-133598: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.