Chrysosplenium japonicum




Family Saxifragaceae
Scientific name Chrysosplenium japonicum (Maximovicz) Makino
Synonyms Chrysosplenium alternifolium L. var. japonicum Maximovicz; Chrysosplenium alternifolium L. var. papillosum Franchet & Savatier
Common name (Japanese common name) yama neko-no-me-sou (ヤマネコノメソウ, 山猫目草 [meaning: mountain cats eyes weed])
(English common name) none
Distribution (Japan) Hokkaido (southwest region), Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu
(Other nations) Korea, China
Chromosomal number 2n=24
Description Leaves 5-25mm wide. Scapes 5-15cm tall. Flowers pale green, 4-8 (mainly 8) anthers, flowering in March to April. Prerennial plants.
Reference Chrysosplenium japonicum (Maximowicz) Makino
Liver function protecting or improving agent (US Patent 20020110605)
Preventives or remedies for arthritis (US Patent 20040161478)
Preventives or remedies for arthritis (European Patent EP1407777)



March 2007
at mountane forest
March 2007
at mountane forest
March 2007
at mountane forest



April 2007
at Nikko Botanical Garden
April 2007
at Nikko Botanical Garden