Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
yamamotoi
ID:
1084683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 23: 326 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084021

Common Names

  • Yamamoto's Mitrastemon
  • Yamamoto Mitrastemum
  • Yamamoto Mitrastemma

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Description

Mitrastemon yamamotoi (also called Yamamoto's Mitrastemon, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Asia. It has a rounded shape and its leaves are composed of three leaflets. It grows in tropical dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mitrastemon yamamotoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in parks and gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitrastemon yamamotoi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitrastemon yamamotoi is a small evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a full to partial sun exposure and should be grown in well-drained soil. The plant should be fertilized regularly and the cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Mitrastemon yamamotoi

Mitrastemon yamamotoi can be found in Japan and Taiwan.

Species in the Mitrastemon genus

Species in the Mitrastemonaceae family