Staphylea japonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Crossosomatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
1409364
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Mabb.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Mabberley's Pl.-Book 1102. 2017
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421829
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Staphylea japonica (also called Japanese Bladdernut, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Japan. It has a single stem and a rounded crown. It grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, savannas and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Staphylea japonica is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Staphylea japonica is white with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Staphylea japonica can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. The soil should be well-draining and the plant should be grown in full sun. It is also important to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it every few weeks.
Where to Find Staphylea japonica
Staphylea japonica is native to Japan.
Staphylea japonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staphylea japonica?
Staphylea japonica
What is the common name of Staphylea japonica?
Japanese Bladdernut
What is the natural habitat of Staphylea japonica?
Mountain forests and grasslands
Species in the Staphylea genus
Staphylea colchica, Staphylea pinnata, Staphylea bolanderi, Staphylea trifolia, Staphylea bumalda, Staphylea campanulata, Staphylea forrestii, Staphylea shweliensis, Staphylea holocarpa, Staphylea pringlei, Staphylea yuanjiangensis, Staphylea tricornuta, Staphylea insignis, Staphylea japonica, Staphylea affinis, Staphylea megaphylla, Staphylea macrosperma, Staphylea indochinensis, Staphylea cochinchinensis, Staphylea formosana, Staphylea arguta, Staphylea ternata, Staphylea subsessilifolia,
Species in the Staphyleaceae family
Dalrympelea pomifera, Dalrympelea trifoliata, Dalrympelea stipulacea, Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa, Dalrympelea nitida, Dalrympelea calciphila, Dalrympelea borneensis, Dalrympelea grandis, Staphylea colchica, Staphylea pinnata, Staphylea bolanderi, Staphylea trifolia, Staphylea bumalda, Staphylea campanulata, Staphylea forrestii, Staphylea shweliensis, Staphylea holocarpa, Staphylea pringlei, Staphylea yuanjiangensis, Staphylea tricornuta, Staphylea insignis, Staphylea japonica, Staphylea affinis, Staphylea megaphylla, Staphylea macrosperma, Staphylea indochinensis, Staphylea cochinchinensis, Staphylea formosana, Staphylea arguta, Staphylea ternata, Staphylea subsessilifolia, Turpinia picardae, Turpinia pentandra, Turpinia paucijuga, Turpinia malabarica, Turpinia doanii, Turpinia brachypetala, Turpinia hatuyenensis, Turpinia occidentalis, Turpinia parvifoliola, Turpinia montana, Turpinia simplicifolia,
References
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164257-1: Based on the initial data import