Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
519755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 14 (J. A. Murray). 488. 1784 [May-Jun 1784]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519087



Common Names

  • Japanese Baneberry
  • Japanese Actaea
  • Japanese Doll's Eyes


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Synonyms

  • Thalictrodes japonica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Actaea acerina Prantl [unknown]
  • Actaea japonica acutiloba (H.Hara) J.Compton [unknown]
  • Cimicifuga acerina (Siebold & Zucc.) Tanaka [unknown]
  • Cimicifuga acerina hispidula P.K.Hsiao [unknown]
  • Cimicifuga acerina intermedia H.Hara [unknown]
  • Cimicifuga acerina peltata (Makino) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Cimicifuga chinensis Koidz. [unknown]
  • Cimicifuga japonica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cimicifuga japonica acutiloba H.Hara [unknown]
  • Cimicifuga japonica macrophylla (Koidz.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Cimicifuga japonica peltata (Makino) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Cimicifuga macrophylla Koidz. [unknown]
  • Cimicifuga peltata Koidz. [unknown]
  • Pityrosperma acerinum Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]

Description

Actaea japonica (also called Japanese Baneberry, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and black berries. It is native to Japan, and is found in moist woods and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Actaea japonica is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actaea japonica has small white flowers, with a few yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actaea japonica is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.

Where to Find Actaea japonica

Actaea japonica can be found in Japan.

Actaea japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actaea japonica?

Actaea japonica

What is the family of Actaea japonica?

Ranunculaceae

Where is Actaea japonica found?

Japan, Korea, China

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

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