Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
715946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 4(2): 193 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715279



Common Names

  • Hamamelis japonica
  • Japanese Witch-hazel
  • Japanese Hamamelis


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Description

Hamamelis japonica (also called Japanese Witch Hazel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hamamelidaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to East Asia, and is found in forests, grasslands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hamamelis japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hamamelis japonica for. obtusata (Makino) H.Ohba

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hamamelis japonica is yellow, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round, flattened, and slightly curved. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hamamelis japonica is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Hamamelis japonica

Hamamelis japonica is native to Japan and Korea.

Hamamelis japonica FAQ

What is the common name of Hamamelis japonica?

Japanese Witch Hazel

What is the natural habitat of Hamamelis japonica?

Woodlands and forests

What is the growth rate of Hamamelis japonica?

Slow to moderate

Species in the Hamamelidaceae family

Chunia bucklandioides, Corylopsis alnifolia, Corylopsis brevistyla, Corylopsis calcicola, Corylopsis coreana, Corylopsis glabrescens, Corylopsis glandulifera, Corylopsis glaucescens, Corylopsis gotoana, Corylopsis henryi, Corylopsis himalayana, Corylopsis microcarpa, Corylopsis multiflora, Corylopsis obovata, Corylopsis omeiensis, Corylopsis pauciflora, Corylopsis platypetala, Corylopsis rotundifolia, Corylopsis sinensis, Corylopsis trabeculosa, Corylopsis veitchiana, Corylopsis velutina, Corylopsis willmottiae, Corylopsis yui, Corylopsis yunnanensis, Corylopsis spicata, Dicoryphe angustifolia, Dicoryphe buddlejoides, Dicoryphe gracilis, Dicoryphe guatteriifolia, Dicoryphe lanceolata, Dicoryphe laurifolia, Dicoryphe laurina, Dicoryphe macrophylla, Dicoryphe platyphylla, Dicoryphe retusa, Dicoryphe stipulacea, Dicoryphe viticoides, Disanthus cercidifolius, Distyliopsis dunnii, Distyliopsis lanata, Distyliopsis laurifolia, Distyliopsis salicifolia, Distyliopsis tutcheri, Distyliopsis yunnanensis, Distylium annamicum, Distylium buxifolium, Distylium chinense, Distylium chinense, Distylium chungii,

References

Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:430683-1: Based on the initial data import