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
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.
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,