Mitella furusei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
furusei
ID:
451961
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ohwi
Source:
ksu
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo , n.s., 4: 401 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451293
Common Names
- Mitella furusei
- Furuse's Mitella
- Furuse Mitella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mitella furusei (also called Furuse's Mitrewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to eastern Asia. It grows in moist meadows, along streams and in other wet areas. It has a basal rosette of lanceolate leaves and a single, erect stem. The flowers are white and have five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Mitella furusei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mitella furusei var. subramosa Wakab.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mitella furusei has white flowers with yellow centers, small, dark brown seeds, and small, multi-lobed seedlings.
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Mitella furusei can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Mitella furusei
Mitella furusei is native to Japan.
Mitella furusei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mitella furusei?
Mitella furusei
What is the common name of Mitella furusei?
Furuse's Bishop's Cap
Where is Mitella furusei found?
Japan
Species in the Mitella genus
Mitella yoshinagae, Mitella integripetala, Mitella inamii, Mitella furusei, Mitella kiusiana, Mitella doiana, Mitella koshiensis, Mitella caulescens, Mitella acerina, Mitella stylosa, Mitella pauciflora, Mitella nuda, Mitella diphylla, Mitella ovalis, Mitella trifida, Mitella breweri, Mitella diversifolia, Mitella intermedia, Mitella pentandra, Mitella stauropetala, Mitella formosana, Mitella amamiana, Mitella japonica,
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
Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:791953-1: Based on the initial data import