Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
823755

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Briq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Candollea 4: 335 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823089

Common Names

  • Asyneuma Japonicum
  • Japonicum Orchid
  • Japanese Orchid

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Description

Asyneuma japonicum (also called Japanese Asyneuma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody stem and a maximum height of about 1 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asyneuma japonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asyneuma japonicum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a small, white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Asyneuma japonicum: Plant in a sunny to partially shaded area with well-drained soil. Propagate by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Asyneuma japonicum

Asyneuma japonicum is native to Japan.

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-360726: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
John Isaac Briquet (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Briq.' in the authors string.