Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
1227002

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim. ex Franch. & Sav.

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. 2: 461 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226340



Common Names

  • Lathraea japonica
  • Japonica Lathraea
  • Japonica Lathraea Plant


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Description

Lathraea japonica (also called Japanese Toothwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in moist habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lathraea japonica is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various diseases, including bronchitis, asthma, and liver diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lathraea japonica is small and inconspicuous, with a single yellowish-green petal. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lathraea japonica is an evergreen, low-growing perennial that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Lathraea japonica

Lathraea japonica is found in Japan, China, Taiwan, and Korea.

Lathraea japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lathraea japonica?

Lathraea japonica

What is the common name of Lathraea japonica?

Japanese Toothwort

What is the natural habitat of Lathraea japonica?

It is found in moist forests in Japan.

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662043-1: 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].