Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Hara
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 48: 256 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832229
Common Names
- Forsythia togashii
- Togashi Forsythia
- Togashi's Forsythia
Description
Forsythia togashii (also called Togashi Forsythia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Korea. 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 togashii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used to make tea and are also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Forsythia togashii has bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Forsythia togashii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining soil. Layering can be done in early spring by burying a low-growing branch in the soil and covering it with a layer of mulch. The branch should be left in the soil until it has rooted, then it can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Forsythia togashii
Forsythia togashii is native to Japan.
Forsythia togashii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Forsythia togashii?
Forsythia togashii
What is the common name of Forsythia togashii?
Togashi Forsythia
What type of plant is Forsythia togashii?
Deciduous shrub
Species in the Forsythia genus
Forsythia europaea,
Forsythia giraldiana,
Forsythia japonica,
Forsythia koreana,
Forsythia likiangensis,
Forsythia mandschurica,
Forsythia mira,
Forsythia nakaii,
Forsythia ovata,
Forsythia suspensa,
Forsythia togashii,
Forsythia viridissima,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:608901-1: 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].