Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 53: 101 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039768
Common Names
- Roodebergia kitamurana
- Kitamura's Roodebergia
- Kitamura's Star Thistle
Description
Roodebergia kitamurana (also called Kitamuran Roodebergia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Japan. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Roodebergia kitamurana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has small yellow flowers and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Roodebergia kitamurana flower is pink in color and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Roodebergia kitamurana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and will germinate in about two weeks.
Where to Find Roodebergia kitamurana
Roodebergia kitamurana is native to Japan.
Roodebergia kitamurana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roodebergia kitamurana?
Roodebergia kitamurana
What are the common names of Roodebergia kitamurana?
Kitamuran's roodebergia
What is the growth habit of Roodebergia kitamurana?
It is an herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect flowering stem.
Species in the Roodebergia 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,