Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
1327904

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) A.Otero, Jim.Mejías, Valcárcel & P.Vargas

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 173: 266 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340358



Common Names

  • Nihon japonicum
  • Japanese Nihon
  • Japanese Nihon japonicum


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Description

Nihon japonicum (also called Japanese akebia, five-leaf akebia, and chocolate vine, among many other common names) is a deciduous, twining vine native to Japan. It has attractive, dark green, compound leaves with five leaflets and fragrant, white flowers in late spring. It is often found in woodlands, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Nihon japonicum is a deciduous tree that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow foliage in the fall and its bark is used for making paper and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nihon japonicum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nihon japonicum is a slow-growing epiphyte that can be cultivated in aquariums or terrariums. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by separating the leaves from the rhizome and planting them in a substrate. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and should be kept in a shaded area.

Where to Find Nihon japonicum

Nihon japonicum is native to the island of Japan.

Nihon japonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nihon japonicum?

Nihon japonicum

What is the natural habitat of Nihon japonicum?

It is native to Japan.

What is the water temperature range for Nihon japonicum?

It prefers temperatures between 68°F and 82°F (20-28°C).

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,

References

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Pablo Vargas (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Vargas' in the authors string.
Pedro Jiménez Mejías (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jim.Mejías' in the authors string.
Ana Otero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Otero' in the authors string.
Virginia Valcárcel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valcárcel' in the authors string.