Achyranthes japonica var. hachijoensis

Achyranthes japonica var. hachijoensis is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Achyranthes japonica var. hachijoensis 11.1 History 11.2 Achyranthes japonica var. hachijoensis in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Achyranthes japonica var. hachijoensis was described by Masaji Honda. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Achyranthes japonica var. hachijoensis is a variety 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 var. hachijoensis 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 var. hachijoensis

[edit] History

[edit] Achyranthes japonica var. hachijoensis 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

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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