Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
togashii
ID:
832894

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


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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.

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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 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

Kanesuke Hara (1885-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hara' in the authors string.
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].