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
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.
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