Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
japonica
ID:
358193

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 138 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357525



Common Names

  • Korthalsella japonica
  • Japanese Leatherwood
  • Japanese Korthalsella


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Synonyms

  • Korthalsella richardii (Tiegh.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Korthalsella leucothrix Barlow [unknown]
  • Korthalsella binii Pic.Serm. [unknown]
  • Korthalsella brassiana Blakely [unknown]
  • Korthalsella commersonii (Tiegh.) Danser [unknown]
  • Korthalsella humblotii (Tiegh.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Viscum japonicum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Viscum opuntia Thunb. [unknown]
  • Pseudixus opuntia (Thunb.) Tanaka [unknown]
  • Pseudixus japonicus (Thunb.) Hayata [unknown]
  • Bifaria abyssinica Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria aitchisonii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria balfourii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria bojeri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria commersonii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria davidiana Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria fasciculata Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria gaudichaudii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria humblotii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria japonica (Thunb.) Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Bifaria opuntia (Thunb.) Merr. [unknown]
  • Bifaria richardii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Korthalsella opuntia richardii (Tiegh.) Danser [unknown]
  • Korthalsella opuntia gaudichaudii (Tiegh.) Danser [unknown]
  • Viscum glomeratum Baker [unknown]
  • Korthalsella gaudichaudii (Tiegh.) Lecomte [unknown]
  • Korthalsella moniliformis (Blume) Lecomte [unknown]
  • Korthalsella japonica fasciculata (Tiegh.) H.S.Kiu [unknown]
  • Korthalsella opuntia fasciculata (Tiegh.) Danser [unknown]
  • Korthalsella fasciculata (Tiegh.) Lecomte [unknown]
  • Viscum moniliforme Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Korthalsella japonica brassiana (Blakely) Barlow [unknown]

Description

Korthalsella japonica (also called Japanese Korthalsella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 60 cm tall. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are yellow-green. It grows in moist soils and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Korthalsella japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Korthalsella japonica for. grayi (Barlow) Molvray
Korthalsella japonica for. rubra (Tiegh.) Molvray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Korthalsella japonica is white and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Korthalsella japonica is a perennial that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in spring in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and warm and the seedlings should germinate in a few weeks. Once the seedlings are established, transplant them into individual pots and grow them in a sunny location.

Where to Find Korthalsella japonica

Korthalsella japonica is native to Japan.

Korthalsella japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Korthalsella japonica?

Korthalsella japonica

What is the common name of Korthalsella japonica?

Japanese Korthalsella

What type of plant is Korthalsella japonica?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2335761: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.