Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kitam.) Y.Ling
Source:
gcc
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. x. 287 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047090
Common Names
- Syncalathium
- Kawaguchii
- Syncalathium kawaguchii
Description
Syncalathium kawaguchii (also called Kawaguchi's False Nettle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers moist soils and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Syncalathium kawaguchii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Syncalathium kawaguchii has yellow-orange flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syncalathium kawaguchii is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in the garden. Division can be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Syncalathium kawaguchii
Syncalathium kawaguchii is native to the Kawaguchi region of Japan and can be found in the moist, shady forests of the area. It is not widely available in nurseries.
Syncalathium kawaguchii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syncalathium kawaguchii?
Syncalathium kawaguchii
What is the family of Syncalathium kawaguchii?
Asteraceae
Where is Syncalathium kawaguchii native to?
Japan
Species in the Syncalathium 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,