Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch. & Sav.) A.Otero, Jim.Mejías, Valcárcel & P.Vargas
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 173: 266 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340360
Common Names
- Krameri
- Nihon Krameri
- Japanese Krameri
Description
Nihon krameri (also called the Japanese Krameri, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Japan. It has small, white flowers and small, round seeds. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Nihon krameri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shaded areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nihon krameri has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nihon krameri 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 krameri
Nihon krameri is native to the island of Japan.
Nihon krameri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nihon krameri?
Nihon krameri
What is the natural habitat of Nihon krameri?
It is native to Japan.
What is the water temperature range for Nihon krameri?
It prefers temperatures between 68°F and 82°F (20-28°C).
Species in the Nihon 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,
References
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.