Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
formosana
ID:
1136681

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hayata) Masam.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
J. Soc. Trop. Agric. 4: 77 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136019



Common Names

  • Formosan Mitella
  • Formosan Bishop's Cap
  • Formosan False Mitrewort


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Description

Mitella formosana (also called Formosan Mitella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the alpine and subalpine regions of East Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, rocky slopes, and alpine grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mitella formosana is an ornamental plant that is used in rock gardens and borders. It is also used to create ground cover and can be used to stabilize slopes. The leaves of this plant can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mitella formosana has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Mitella formosana

Mitella formosana is native to Japan. It can be found in the wild in moist, shady areas, and is also available from nurseries and garden centers.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-29101441: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.
Genkei Masamune (1899-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masam.' in the authors string.