Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
proliferum
ID:
1327908

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 173: 266 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340362



Common Names

  • Proliferum
  • Nihon Proliferum
  • Japanese Proliferum


Searching for Nihon proliferum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Nihon proliferum (also called Proliferous Nihon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has a spreading habit and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate. It is found in forests, valleys, and mountains, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Nihon proliferum has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Searching for Nihon proliferum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Nihon proliferum 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 proliferum

Nihon proliferum is native to the island of Japan.

Nihon proliferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nihon proliferum?

Nihon proliferum

What is the natural habitat of Nihon proliferum?

It is native to Japan.

What is the water temperature range for Nihon proliferum?

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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' 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.