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Rubiaceae /
Akaneka |
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Notes For Reference:- |
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Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus
Thelogonum:
Thelogonum japonicum
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Yamatogusa |
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Theligonum japonicum / Yamatogusa ヤマトグサ |
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Theligonum japonicum
is a perennial herb inhabiting forests in mountainous regions. Stems
measure 15-30 cm in height, and the lower parts are sparsely
branched, with hairs on one side. Leaves are of opposite phyllotaxis
in an oval shape. T. japonicum
is dioecious; it has membranaceous stipules at the bases of petioles
and sets 1 or 2 novel shapes of male or U-shaped female flowers. The
male flowers hang many stamens, and three sepals bend backward
around. Bloom time: April-May. |
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