Achyranthes japonica
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Achyranthes japonica (Miq.) Nakai |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Caryophyllidae Superordo: Caryophyllanae Ordo: Caryophyllales |
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Achyranthes japonica is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Achyranthes japonica was already described and the name validly published by Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel. It was not until some time later, however, that Takenoshin Nakai reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
Achyranthes japonica is a species in the genus Achyranthes (chaff flower) which contains 6 species and belongs to the family of the Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Achyranthes japonica is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are arranged in spikes.
The fruits are nuts.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
[edit] Cultivation
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Achyranthes japonica
[edit] History
[edit] Achyranthes japonica in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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