Mitella yoshinagae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yoshinagae
ID:
451953
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hara
Source:
ksu
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 14: 518 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451285
Common Names
- Mitella yoshinagae
- Yoshinagae Mitella
- Yoshinagae's Mitella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mitella yoshinagae (also called Yoshinaga'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 yoshinagae 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 yoshinagae has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mitella yoshinagae 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 yoshinagae
Mitella yoshinagae is native to Japan.
Mitella yoshinagae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mitella yoshinagae?
Mitella yoshinagae
What is the common name of Mitella yoshinagae?
Yoshinaga's Bishop's Cap
Where is Mitella yoshinagae 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
Kanesuke Hara (1885-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hara' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:791982-1: Based on the initial data import