Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 494 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750309
Common Names
- Yasunia Quadrata
- Quadrata Yasunia
- Quadrata Wild Banana
Description
Yasunia quadrata (also called Square Yasunia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Primulaceae family. It is found in the temperate forests of Russia. It is a herbaceous perennial, with ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Yasunia quadrata is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Yasunia quadrata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Yasunia quadrata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Where to Find Yasunia quadrata
Yasunia quadrata is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Yasunia quadrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Yasunia quadrata?
Yasunia quadrata
What is the common name of Yasunia quadrata?
Quadrata yasunia
What is the natural habitat of Yasunia quadrata?
Woodlands, bogs, and swamps
Species in the Yasunia genus
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata,
Actinodaphne albifrons,
Actinodaphne amabilis,
Actinodaphne ambigua,
Actinodaphne archboldiana,
Actinodaphne areolata,
Actinodaphne bicolor,
Actinodaphne borneensis,
Actinodaphne bourdillonii,
Actinodaphne bourneae,
Actinodaphne brassii,
Actinodaphne caesia,
Actinodaphne campanulata,
Actinodaphne candolleana,
Actinodaphne celebica,
Actinodaphne cinerea,
Actinodaphne concinna,
Actinodaphne concolor,
Actinodaphne corymbosa,
Actinodaphne crassa,
Actinodaphne cupularis,
Actinodaphne diversifolia,
Actinodaphne dolichophylla,
Actinodaphne elegans,
Actinodaphne ellipticibacca,
Actinodaphne engleriana,
Actinodaphne ferruginea,
Actinodaphne forrestii,
Actinodaphne fragilis,
Actinodaphne fuliginosa,
Actinodaphne furfuracea,
Actinodaphne glabra,
Actinodaphne glauca,
Actinodaphne glaucina,
Actinodaphne glomerata,
Actinodaphne gracilis,
Actinodaphne henryi,
Actinodaphne hirsuta,
Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla,
Actinodaphne javanica,
Actinodaphne johorensis,
Actinodaphne kinabaluensis,
Actinodaphne koshepangii,
Actinodaphne kostermansii,
Actinodaphne kweichowensis,
Actinodaphne lanata,
Actinodaphne lanceolata,
Actinodaphne latifolia,
Actinodaphne lawsonii,
Actinodaphne lecomtei,