Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
watanabei
ID:
472176

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Yatabe) Hara

Source:
ksu

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 51: 252 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471508



Common Names

  • Watanabei Peltoboykinia
  • Watanabei Peltoboykinia Plant
  • Watanabei Peltoboykinia Tree


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Synonyms

  • Saxifraga watanabei Yatabe [unknown]
  • Boykinia tellimoides watanabei (Yatabe) Makino [unknown]
  • Boykinia watanabei Makino [unknown]

Description

Peltoboykinia watanabei (also called Watanabe's Peltoboykinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It typically grows to a height of 15-30 cm and has ovate leaves. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Peltoboykinia watanabei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peltoboykinia watanabei has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peltoboykinia watanabei is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of western North America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootball in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Peltoboykinia watanabei

Peltoboykinia watanabei can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Peltoboykinia watanabei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peltoboykinia watanabei?

Peltoboykinia watanabei

What is the family of Peltoboykinia watanabei?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Peltoboykinia watanabei?

Watanabe's Peltoboykinia

Species in the Peltoboykinia genus

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.
Ryōkichi Yatabe (1851-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yatabe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:792157-1: Based on the initial data import