Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
1084480

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Miers

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , ser. 3, 18: 14 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083818



Common Names

  • Stephania japonica
  • Japonica Stephania
  • Japonica Stephania Tree


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Description

Stephania japonica (also called Japanese Stephania, among many other common names) is a climbing vine native to Asia. It has a woody stem and a smooth, grey bark. Its leaves are pinnate, alternate, and ovate. It prefers tropical and subtropical climates and grows in moist forests and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Stephania japonica is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stephania japonica var. discolor (Blume) Forman
Stephania japonica var. timoriensis (DC.) Forman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stephania japonica has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stephania japonica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Stephania japonica

Stephania japonica can be found in Japan, Korea, and eastern China.

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20600011: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.