Stemona japonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
770785
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Prol. Fl. Jap. : 386 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770118
Common Names
- Stemona japonica
- Japanese Stemona
- Japonica Stemona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stemona japonica (also called Japanese Stemona, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to China, India, and Japan. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Stemona japonica is used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stemona japonica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have four pointed leaves.
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Stemona japonica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not survive in standing water. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Stemona japonica
Stemona japonica is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Stemona japonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stemona japonica?
Stemona japonica
What is the common name of Stemona japonica?
Japanese Stemona
What is the natural habitat of Stemona japonica?
Stemona japonica is native to Southeast Asia and is found in lowland forests.
Species in the Stemona genus
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,
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.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177376-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.