Mitella stylosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stylosa
ID:
451971
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boissieu
Source:
ksu
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 688 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451303
Common Names
- Mitella stylosa
- Stylose Mitella
- Stylish Mitella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mitella stylosa (also called Stylish 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 stylosa 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 stylosa var. mankinoi (Hara) Wakab.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mitella stylosa 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 stylosa 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 stylosa
Mitella stylosa is native to Japan.
Mitella stylosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mitella stylosa?
Mitella stylosa
What is the common name of Mitella stylosa?
Stylose Bishop's Cap
Where is Mitella stylosa 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
Claude Victor de Boissieu (1784-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boissieu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:791979-1: Based on the initial data import