Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
nipponica
ID:
587905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch. & Sav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. 1: 281 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587237

Common Names

  • Cardamine nipponica
  • Nippon Bittercress
  • Nippon Cardamine

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Description

Cardamine nipponica (also called Japanese bittercress, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that is native to Japan. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its stems can reach up to 40 cm in height. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cardamine nipponica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in terrariums and as a decorative element in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cardamine nipponica is small and white with four petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cardamine nipponica is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cardamine nipponica

Cardamine nipponica can be found in the moist woods of Japan.

Cardamine nipponica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cardamine nipponica?

Cardamine nipponica

What is the family of Cardamine nipponica?

Brassicaceae

What is the common name of Cardamine nipponica?

Nippon bittercress

Species in the Cardamine genus

Cardamine holmgrenii, Cardamine hupingshanensis, Cardamine abchasica, Cardamine acris, Cardamine africana, Cardamine alberti, Cardamine altaica, Cardamine altigena, Cardamine amara, Cardamine ambigua, Cardamine anemonoides, Cardamine angulata, Cardamine angustata, Cardamine anhuiensis, Cardamine apennina, Cardamine appendiculata, Cardamine arakiana, Cardamine argentina, Cardamine armoracioides, Cardamine asarifolia, Cardamine astoniae, Cardamine auriculata, Cardamine balnearia, Cardamine battagliae, Cardamine bellidifolia, Cardamine bilobata, Cardamine bipinnata, Cardamine blaisdellii, Cardamine bodinieri, Cardamine bonariensis, Cardamine bradei, Cardamine breweri, Cardamine bulbifera, Cardamine bulbosa, Cardamine calcicola, Cardamine caldeirarum, Cardamine californica, Cardamine calthifolia, Cardamine carnosa, Cardamine caroides, Cardamine castellana, Cardamine changbaiana, Cardamine chelidonia, Cardamine chenopodiifolia, Cardamine cheotaiyienii, Cardamine chilensis, Cardamine chiriensis, Cardamine circaeoides, Cardamine concatenata, Cardamine conferta,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2700158: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.