Mitella kiusiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kiusiana
ID:
451962
Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino
Source:
ksu
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 24: 221 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451294
Common Names
- Mitella kiusiana
- Kius' Mitella
- Kius Mitella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mitella kiusiana (also called Kius'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 kiusiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mitella kiusiana has white flowers with yellow centers, small, dark brown seeds, and small, multi-lobed seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mitella kiusiana 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 kiusiana
Mitella kiusiana is native to Japan.
Mitella kiusiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mitella kiusiana?
Mitella kiusiana
What is the common name of Mitella kiusiana?
Kiusian Bishop's Cap
Where is Mitella kiusiana 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
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:791961-1: Based on the initial data import