Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
doianus
ID:
609101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koriba

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 5: 85 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608433



Common Names

  • Doianus Cladopus
  • Doianus Water-Starwort
  • Doianus Water-Plantain


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Synonyms

  • Lawiella kiusiana Koidz. [unknown]
  • Lawiella japonica Koidz. [unknown]
  • Lawiella doiana Koidz. [unknown]
  • Lawiella chinensis H.C.Chao [unknown]
  • Lawiella austrosatsumensis Koidz. [unknown]
  • Cladopus austrosatsumensis (Koidz.) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Cladopus chinensis (H.C.Chao) H.C.Chao [unknown]
  • Cladopus japonicus Imamura [unknown]
  • Hemidistichophyllum doianum Koidz. [unknown]
  • Hemidistichophyllum japonicum Koidz. [unknown]

Description

Cladopus doianus (also called Doi's Cladopus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India and Southeast Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cladopus doianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cladopus doianus are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cladopus doianus is a small, evergreen perennial succulent that grows in a rosette form. It is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C).

Where to Find Cladopus doianus

Cladopus doianus is native to Japan and can be found in the forests of Honshu and Kyushu.

Cladopus doianus FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Cladopus doianus?

Cladopus doianus prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil is best for Cladopus doianus?

Cladopus doianus prefers well-draining, sandy soils with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

How much light does Cladopus doianus need?

Cladopus doianus prefers bright, indirect light.

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2724534: Based on the initial data import
Kan Kōriba (1882-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koriba' in the authors string.