Pertya yakushimensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yakushimensis
ID:
21537
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Koyama & Nagam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 39: 67 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020866
Common Names
- Yakushima Pertya
- Yakushima Leatherwood
- Yakushima Leather-leaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pertya yakushimensis (also called Japanese Pertya, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Japan and is found in moist forests and scrublands. Its leaves are oval-shaped and have a glossy green color. Its flowers are small and white, and its fruits are small and black.
Uses & Benefits
Pertya yakushimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pertya yakushimensis are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pertya yakushimensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, and they should germinate within two weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the plants should be divided every three to four years.
Where to Find Pertya yakushimensis
Pertya yakushimensis can be found in Japan, on the island of Yakushima.
Pertya yakushimensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pertya yakushimensis?
Pertya yakushimensis
What is the common name of Pertya yakushimensis?
Yakushima Pertya
Where is Pertya yakushimensis native to?
Japan
Species in the Pertya genus
Pertya hossei, Pertya berberidoides, Pertya sinensis, Pertya suzukii, Pertya triloba, Pertya phylicoides, Pertya yakushimensis, Pertya uniflora, Pertya glabrescens, Pertya rigidula, Pertya koribana, Pertya pungens, Pertya cordifolia, Pertya robusta, Pertya aitchisonii, Pertya pubescens, Pertya corymbosa, Pertya scandens, Pertya henanensis, Pertya discolor, Pertya desmocephala, Pertya tsoongiana, Pertya bodinieri, Pertya triloba, Pertya simozawae, Pertya monocephala, Pertya mattfeldii, Pertya multiflora,
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-120181: Based on the initial data import
Hiroshige Koyama (1937-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Koyama' in the authors string.
Hidetoshi Nagamasu (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nagam.' in the authors string.