Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
1040962

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) H.Y.Liu

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Mus. Nat. Sci., Taichung 1: 40 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040300



Common Names

  • Zehneria japonica
  • Japonica Zehneria
  • Japanese Zehneria


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Description

Zehneria japonica (also called Japanese Zehneria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Japan. It has bright green foliage and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Zehneria japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zehneria japonica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zeineria japonica is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Japan. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Zehneria japonica

Zehneria japonica is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.

Species in the Zehneria genus

Zehneria alba, Zehneria angolensis, Zehneria baueriana, Zehneria brevirostris, Zehneria erythrobacca, Zehneria hallii, Zehneria hermaphrodita, Zehneria hookeriana, Zehneria capillacea, Zehneria elbertii, Zehneria cunninghamii, Zehneria immarginata, Zehneria neocaledonica, Zehneria minutiflora, Zehneria keayana, Zehneria marlothii, Zehneria pedicellata, Zehneria thwaitesii, Zehneria tridactyla, Zehneria trullifolia, Zehneria tahitensis, Zehneria viridifolia, Zehneria scabra, Zehneria pisifera, Zehneria racemosa, Zehneria repanda, Zehneria tenuispica, Zehneria somalensis, Zehneria sphaerosperma, Zehneria trichocarpa, Zehneria backeri, Zehneria macrantha, Zehneria platysperma, Zehneria nesophila, Zehneria macrosepala, Zehneria lancifolia, Zehneria bodinieri, Zehneria guamensis, Zehneria japonica, Zehneria wallichii, Zehneria mucronata, Zehneria liukiuensis, Zehneria ridens, Zehneria microsperma, Zehneria perrieri, Zehneria madagascariensis, Zehneria martinez-crovettoi, Zehneria peneyana, Zehneria maysorensis, Zehneria rutenbergiana,

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100367330: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Ho Yih Liu (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Y.Liu' in the authors string.