Hydrobryum japonicum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
726960
Status:
valid
Authors:
Imamura
Source:
cmp
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 42: 377 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726293
Common Names
- Hydrobryum japonicum
- Japanese Hydrobryum
- Japanese Hydrangea
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- Euhydrobryum japonicum (Imamura) Koidz. [unknown]
- Hydroanzia japonica (Imamura) Koidz. [unknown]
Description
Hydrobryum japonicum (also called Japanese Hydrobryum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Southeast Asia. It is found in wet, shady places, such as along streams, in forests, and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrobryum japonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hydrobryum japonicum is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Hydrobryum japonicum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Carefully dig up the plant and divide the roots into smaller sections, then replant in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Hydrobryum japonicum
Hydrobryum japonicum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Hydrobryum japonicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrobryum japonicum?
Hydrobryum japonicum
What type of plant is Hydrobryum japonicum?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Hydrobryum japonicum native to?
Japan
Species in the Hydrobryum genus
Hydrobryum bifoliatum, Hydrobryum chiangmaiense, Hydrobryum floribundum, Hydrobryum griffithii, Hydrobryum japonicum, Hydrobryum kaengsophense, Hydrobryum khaoyaiense, Hydrobryum koribanum, Hydrobryum loeicum, Hydrobryum micrantherum, Hydrobryum puncticulatum, Hydrobryum somranii, Hydrobryum tardhuangense, Hydrobryum phetchabunense, Hydrobryum hapteron, Hydrobryum subcylindricoides, Hydrobryum vientianense, Hydrobryum phurueanum, Hydrobryum varium, Hydrobryum luangnamtaense, Hydrobryum mandaengense,
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-2855869: Based on the initial data import
Saun-ichirô (Shun-ichirô) Imamura (b.1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Imamura' in the authors string.