Mitella koshiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koshiensis
ID:
451964
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ohwi
Source:
ksu
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo 26: 9 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451296
Common Names
- Mitella koshiensis
- Koshien Mitella
- Koshien's Mitella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mitella koshiensis (also called Koshi 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 koshiensis 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 koshiensis 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 koshiensis 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 koshiensis
Mitella koshiensis is native to Japan.
Mitella koshiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mitella koshiensis?
Mitella koshiensis
What is the common name of Mitella koshiensis?
Koshien Bishop's Cap
Where is Mitella koshiensis 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:791962-1: Based on the initial data import