Croomia japonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
765422
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 2: 138 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764755
Common Names
- Japanese Croomia
- Japanese Lily
- Japanese Spider Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Croomia japonica (also called Japanese croomia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to temperate regions of Asia. It has long, strap-like leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, and is often found in woodlands and other shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Croomia japonica is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Croomia japonica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.
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Croomia japonica is a perennial herb that is native to Japan and Korea. It grows best in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Croomia japonica
Croomia japonica is native to Japan.
Croomia japonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Croomia japonica?
Croomia japonica
What is the common name of Croomia japonica?
Japanese Croomia
What is the natural habitat of Croomia japonica?
Woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands
Species in the Croomia genus
Species in the Stemonaceae family
Croomia heterosepala, Croomia japonica, Croomia pauciflora, Croomia saitoana, Croomia hyugaensis, Croomia kinoshitae, Pentastemona egregia, Pentastemona sumatrana, Stemona prostrata, Stemona angusta, Stemona lucida, Stemona aphylla, Stemona cochinchinensis, Stemona kerrii, Stemona mairei, Stemona pierrei, Stemona squamigera, Stemona collinsae, Stemona australiana, Stemona burkillii, Stemona curtisii, Stemona griffithiana, Stemona japonica, Stemona javanica, Stemona kurzii, Stemona parviflora, Stemona sessilifolia, Stemona tuberosa, Stemona phyllantha, Stemona involuta, Stemona rupestris, Stemona hirtella, Stemona namkhunensis, Stemona fimbritepala, Stichoneuron caudatum, Stichoneuron membranaceum, Stichoneuron bognerianum, Stichoneuron calcicola, Stichoneuron halabalense,
References
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:742784-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.