Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
832857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 28: 105 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832192



Common Names

  • Forsythia Japonica
  • Golden Bells
  • Japanese Forsythia


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Description

Forsythia japonica (also called Japanese Forsythia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It typically grows to a height of 6-10 feet and has bright yellow flowers that bloom in early spring. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is often found in woodlands, forest edges, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Forsythia japonica is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating coughs and colds, and for its edible fruit.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Forsythia japonica has bright yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are usually arranged in an opposite pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forsythia japonica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer. The plant should be grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be pruned to shape. It is also drought tolerant.

Where to Find Forsythia japonica

Forsythia japonica is native to Japan.

Forsythia japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forsythia japonica?

Forsythia japonica

What is the common name of Forsythia japonica?

Japanese Forsythia

What type of plant is Forsythia japonica?

Shrub

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:608892-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].