Spiraeanthemum katakata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
katakata
ID:
494711
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seem.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. : 111 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494043
Common Names
- Katakata Spiraeanthemum
- Katakata's Spiraeanthemum
- Spiraeanthemum Katakata
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- Spiraeanthemum parksii Gillespie [unknown]
Description
Spiraeanthemum katakata (also called Katakata, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with white or pink flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to Japan and is found in meadows, rocky slopes and crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Spiraeanthemum katakata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Spiraeanthemum katakata is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval shape. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Spiraeanthemum katakata is a perennial plant native to Japan. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C).
Where to Find Spiraeanthemum katakata
Spiraeanthemum katakata can be found in Japan.
Spiraeanthemum katakata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spiraeanthemum katakata?
Spiraeanthemum katakata
What type of plant is Spiraeanthemum katakata?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Spiraeanthemum katakata found?
It is found in Central America
Species in the Spiraeanthemum genus
Spiraeanthemum davidsonii, Spiraeanthemum pulleanum, Spiraeanthemum integrifolium, Spiraeanthemum peduncularum, Spiraeanthemum bougainvillense, Spiraeanthemum reticulatum, Spiraeanthemum serratum, Spiraeanthemum parvifolium, Spiraeanthemum katakata, Spiraeanthemum graeffei, Spiraeanthemum samoense, Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi, Spiraeanthemum collinum, Spiraeanthemum meridionale, Spiraeanthemum densiflorum, Spiraeanthemum pubescens, Spiraeanthemum ellipticum, Spiraeanthemum pedunculatum, Spiraeanthemum brongniartianum, Spiraeanthemum vitiense,
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,
References
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:794813-1: Based on the initial data import