Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
amamiana
ID:
1333079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Okuyama

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 67: 21 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345533



Common Names

  • Mitella amamiana
  • Amamiana Mitella
  • Mitella


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Description

Mitella amamiana (also called Amami Mitella, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Saxifragaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Japan, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mitella amamiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mitella amamiana has white or yellowish-white flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are about 5 cm in diameter.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitella amamiana can be propagated through division of the clumps of the plant. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in an area that receives bright, indirect sunlight. It is also drought tolerant and can survive in temperatures as low as -15°C.

Where to Find Mitella amamiana

Mitella amamiana can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Mitella amamiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitella amamiana?

Mitella amamiana

What type of plant is Mitella amamiana?

Herb

Where is Mitella amamiana found?

Japan

Species in the Saxifragaceae family

Astilbe amabilis, Astilbe apoensis, Astilbe biternata, Astilbe crenatiloba, Astilbe formosa, Astilbe glaberrima, Astilbe grandis, Astilbe hachijoensis, Astilbe japonica, Astilbe khasiana, Astilbe longicarpa, Astilbe longipilosa, Astilbe macrocarpa, Astilbe macroflora, Astilbe microphylla, Astilbe okuyamae, Astilbe papuana, Astilbe philippinensis, Astilbe photeinophylla, Astilbe platyphylla, Astilbe rivularis, Astilbe rubra, Astilbe shikokiana, Astilbe simplicifolia, Astilbe thunbergii, Astilbe tsushimensis, Astilbe longipedicellata, Astilboides tabularis, Bensoniella oregona, Bergenia ciliata, Bergenia crassifolia, Bergenia emeiensis, Bergenia hissarica, Bergenia pacumbis, Bergenia purpurascens, Bergenia scopulosa, Bergenia stracheyi, Bergenia tianquanensis, Bergenia ugamica, Bolandra californica, Bolandra oregana, Boykinia aconitifolia, Boykinia intermedia, Boykinia lycoctonifolia, Boykinia major, Boykinia occidentalis, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia rotundifolia, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia cincinnata,

References

Yudai Okuyama (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Okuyama' in the authors string.