Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
japonica
ID:
534531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 17: 444 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533863



Common Names

  • Japanese Ancistrocarya
  • Ancistrocarya
  • Japanese


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Description

Ancistrocarya japonica (also called Japanese ancistrocarya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It grows to a height of up to 2 m and has white flowers. It prefers humid, shady habitats and can be found in rainforests and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ancistrocarya japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ancistrocarya japonica flowers are small and white, with three petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ancistrocarya japonica is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Ancistrocarya japonica

Ancistrocarya japonica can be found in tropical rainforests in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Ancistrocarya japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ancistrocarya japonica?

Ancistrocarya japonica

What is the common name of Ancistrocarya japonica?

Japanese Ancistrocarya

What is the family of Ancistrocarya japonica?

Asteraceae

Species in the Ancistrocarya genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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