Tomitaro Makino

Japanese botanist (1862-1957).

Tomitaro Makino (牧野 富太郎, Makino Tomitarō; 24 April 1862 – 18 January 1957) was a pioneer Japanese botanist noted for his taxonomic work. He has been called "Father of Japanese Botany", having been one of the first Japanese botanists to work extensively on classifying Japanese plants using the system developed by Linnaeus. His research resulted in collecting more than 500,000 specimens, many of which are represented in his Makino's Illustrated Flora of Japan. Despite having dropped out of grammar school, he eventually attained a Doctor of Science degree, and his birthday is remembered as Botany

Abbreviations: Makino
Occupations: scientific collector, professor, botanist, botanical collector
Citizenships: Japan
Languages: Japanese
Dates: 1862-04-24T00:00:00Z – 1957-01-18T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Sakawa
Direct attributions: 509 plants, 0 fungi
Authorship mentions: 752 plants, 0 fungi

509 plants attributed, 243 plants contributed to752 plants:

Zelkova serrata (Japanese Zelkova) (Thunb.) Makino 1903
plant species in the ulmaceae family
Zelkova serrata (Japanese zelkova, Japanese elm, keyaki, or keaki; Japanese: 欅, romanized: keyaki or 槻, tsuki; simplified Chinese: 榉树; traditional Chinese: 櫸樹; pinyin: jǔshù; Korean: 느티나무; RR: neutinamu) is a species of the genus Zelkova native to Japan, Korea, eastern China and Taiwan. It is often grown as an ornamental tree, and used in bonsai. There are two varieties, Zelkova serrata var. serrata in Japan and mainland eastern Asia, and Zelkova serrata var. tarokoensis (Hayata) Li on Taiwan which differs from the type in its smaller leaves with less deeply cut serration on the margins.
Sasa (Broad-leaved Bamboos) Makino & Shibata 1901
plant genus in the poaceae family
Sasa is a genus of bamboo and part of the grass family (Poaceae). Sasa are characterized as being dwarf species of bamboo, typically under 2m in height, producing many thin culms from a highly branched and running root stock with only one branch per node. For their size, they have relatively large, wide leaves leading to the common name broadleaf bamboo. All species are native to Asia, with the majority are native to Japan. Some species of Sasa have the northern-most distribution of any bamboo species and are native to Sakhalin in the Russian Far East and the nearby Kuril islands. The genus
Mitrastemon Makino 1911
plant genus in the mitrastemonaceae family
Mitrastemon is a genus of two widely disjunct species of parasitic plants. It is the only genus within the family Mitrastemonaceae. Mitrastemon species are root endoparasites, which grow on Fagaceae. It is also a non-photosynthetic plant that parasitizes other plants such as Castanopsis sieboldii.
Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Jiaogulan) (Thunb.) Makino 1902
edible, medicinal, and vegetable plant species in the cucurbitaceae family
Gynostemma pentaphyllum, also called jiaogulan (Chinese: 绞股蓝; pinyin: jiǎogǔlán; lit. 'twisting blue plant'), is a dioecious, herbaceous climbing vine of the family Cucurbitaceae (cucumber or gourd family) widely distributed in South and East Asia as well as New Guinea. Jiaogulan is used to make a sweet tea and is applied in Chinese traditional medicine.
Pinellia ternata (Crowdipper) (Thunb.) Makino 1901
perennial and medicinal plant species in the araceae family
Pinellia ternata (Chinese: 半夏, Japanese: カラスビシャク), crow-dipper, is a plant that is native to China, Japan, and Korea. However, it also grows as an invasive weed in parts of Europe (Austria, Germany) and in North America (California, Ontario, the northeastern United States). The leaves are trifoliate, and the flowers are of the spathe and spadix form that is typical of plants in the family Araceae.
Chimonobambusa Makino 1914
plant genus in the poaceae family
Chimonobambusa is a genus of East Asian bamboo in the grass family. They are native to China, Japan, Vietnam, Myanmar, and the Himalayas. Species formerly included see Ampelocalamus Bambusa Chimonocalamus Drepanostachyum Himalayacalamus Vietnamosasa Yushania
Cymbidium kanran (Cold-growing Cymbidium) Makino 1902
edible and medicinal plant species in the orchidaceae family
Cymbidium kanran, the cold-growing cymbidium, is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. The species was first described by Tomitaro Makino in 1902 and was first domesticated over 2,500 years ago. It is native to South Central China, Southeast China, Hainan, Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan, Tibet, and Vietnam.
Chamaegastrodia Makino & F.Maek. 1935
plant genus in the orchidaceae family
Chamaegastrodia is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. Four species are currently recognized (May 2014), all native to eastern Asia and the Himalayas. Chamaegastrodia guidongensis L.Wu, H.Z.Tian & C.Z.Huang Chamaegastrodia inverta (W.W.Sm.) Seidenf. - Sichuan, Yunnan Chamaegastrodia shikokiana Makino & F.Maek. - Japan, Korea, Assam, Bhutan, Nepal, Sichuan, Tibet Chamaegastrodia vaginata (Hook.f.) Seidenf. - Assam, Bhutan, Hubei, Sichuan
Alnus formosana (Formosan Alder) (Burkill) Makino 1912
edible plant species in the betulaceae family
Alnus formosana, the Formosan alder, is a species of alder endemic to Taiwan. It is a medium-sized tree, up to 20 metres (66 ft) in height and 40 centimetres (16 in) in trunk diameter.
Rhodotypos scandens (Jetbead) (Thunb.) Makino 1913
medicinal plant species in the rosaceae family
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Semiarundinaria fastuosa (Narihira Bamboo) (Lat.-Marl. ex Mitford) Makino 1918
plant species in the poaceae family
Semiarundinaria fastuosa, the Narihira bamboo, Narihira cane or Narihiradake, is a species of flowering plant in the grass family Poaceae, native to Japan. Growing to 7 m (23 ft) tall by 2 m (7 ft) broad, it is a vigorous, evergreen bamboo with dark green cylindrical canes and dense tufts of lanceolate, glossy green leaves, up to 20 cm (8 in) long. In cultivation it is useful as an architectural plant or screen. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. The specific epithet fastuosa is Latin for "proud".
Cypripedium yatabeanum (Spotted Lady Slipper) Makino 1899
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Cypripedium yatabeanum, known as the spotted lady slipper or palomino lady's slipper, is a species of terrestrial orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Alaska (including the Aleutian Islands), to the Russian Far East (Kamchatka and the Kuril Islands), and northern Japan. It is distinguished from the closely related Cypripedium guttatum by its yellow-green flowers and narrower, longer lip. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 2 ft (0.61 m) tall. Its habitats include mesic tundra, marsh borders, and beach dune lag.
Zabelia (Rehder) Makino 1948
plant genus in the caprifoliaceae family
Zabelia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caprifoliaceae. It includes eight species native to temperate Asia, ranging from Central Asia through the Himalayas to China, Korea, and Japan.
Tubocapsicum (Wettst.) Makino 1908
plant genus in the solanaceae family
Tubocapsicum is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Solanaceae. Its native range is Tropical Asia and Temperate Asia. Species: Tubocapsicum anomalum (Franch. & Sav.) Makino Tubocapsicum boninense (Koidz.) Koidz. ex H.Hara
Shibataea kumasasa (Ruscus Bamboo) (Zoll. ex Steud.) Makino 1914
plant species in the poaceae family
Shibataea kumasaca (倭竹), the ruscus-leaf bamboo or ruscus bamboo, is a species of flowering plant in the grass family, native to mountain slopes in Fujian and Zhejiang provinces in China, and widely cultivated elsewhere. Growing to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall, it is a compact, clump-forming evergreen bamboo. In the UK it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. As with other cultivated bamboos it can become invasive in favourable conditions, via its creeping rootstock.
Cardiocrinum giganteum (Giant Himalayan Lily) (Wall.) Makino 1913
edible and medicinal plant species in the liliaceae family
Cardiocrinum giganteum, the giant Himalayan lily, is the largest species of any of the lily plants, growing up to 3.5 metres high. It is found in the Himalayas, China and Myanmar (Burma). Varieties Two varieties are recognized C. giganteum var. giganteum - up to 3 metres tall, the outer part of the flower greenish and the inside streaked with purple - Kashmir, Tibet, Bhutan, Assam, Myanmar, Nepal, Sikkim C. giganteum var. yunnanense - 1–2 metres tall, the outer part of the flower white and the inside streaked with purplish red - Myanmar, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei,
Sasa tsuboiana Makino 1912
plant species in the poaceae family
Sasa tsuboiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to Japan and Korea.
Sasa kurilensis (Kuril Bamboo) (Rupr.) Makino & Shibata 1901
plant species in the poaceae family
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Bulbophyllum japonicum (Makino) Makino 1910
medicinal plant species in the orchidaceae family
Bulbophyllum japonicum is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Southeast China, Japan and Taiwan.
Asplenium antiquum (Japanese Bird's-nest Fern) Makino 1929
perennial plant species in the aspleniaceae family
Asplenium antiquum is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is sometimes referred to by the common names bird's-nest ferns (also called spleenworts). In Japanese, it is known by ō-tani-watari and tani-watari. It grows on cliffs, logs and rocks, near waterfalls, in damp forests, and on tree trunks in southeastern China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It is classified as an endangered species in both South Korea and Japan.
Arthraxon hispidus (Small Carpetgrass) (Thunb.) Makino 1912
annual, perennial, and medicinal plant species in the poaceae family
Arthraxon hispidus, is an annual grass commonly known as small carpetgrass, hairy jointgrass, joint-head grass, jointhead arthraxon, small carp grass, and creek grass. It is native to East Asia and Australia. It was accidentally introduced to the United States, Central America, and South America, where it is considered an invasive species.
Zabelia corymbosa (Regel & Schmalh.) Makino 1948
plant species in the caprifoliaceae family
Zabelia corymbosa (synonym Abelia corymbosa) is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae. It is native to Central Asia, where it occurs in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. This is a shrub growing up to 3 to 4 meters tall. The dull green, oval-shaped leaves vary in size. Tubular flowers grow in pairs in the leaf axils. The flowers are 1 to 2 centimeters long and are a pink-tinged white in color. This species was described (as Abelia corymbosa) by Eduard August von Regel and Johannes Theodor Schmalhausen in 1878, and transferred to Zabelia by Tomitaro Makino
Stigmatodactylus Maxim. ex Makino 1891
plant genus in the orchidaceae family
Stigmatodactylus is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It has 28 currently recognized species (as of March 2026), native to China, Taiwan, Japan, the Himalayas, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Guinea, Australia and the Solomon Islands.
Semiaquilegia adoxoides (Muskroot-like Semiaquilegia) (DC.) Makino 1902
perennial and medicinal plant species in the ranunculaceae family
Semiaquilegia adoxoides is a species of perennial flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. The species is native to Japan, Korea, and China, Now often considered the sole member of the genus Semiaquilegia, it bears similarities to members of the genus Aquilegia. S. adoxoides is native to China, Korea, and Japan and has an introduced population on Taiwan. S. adoxoides can grow to about 40 cm (16 in) tall. The plant produces flowers that are usually white with purple tinging. Blooms occurs in March and April.
Sagittaria aginashi (Sagittaria Aginashii) Makino 1901
perennial plant species in the alismataceae family
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Quercus hondae Makino 1902
vulnerable plant species in the fagaceae family
Quercus hondae is a species of tree in the beech family Fagaceae. It has been found on Kyushu Island in southern Japan. It is placed in subgenus Cerris, section Cyclobalanopsis. Quercus hondae is an evergreen tree with dark gray bark. Twigs are dark brown and hairless. Leaves can be as much as 14 cm long, thick and leathery.
Iris minutoaurea (Small Yellow-flower Iris) Makino 1928
plant species in the iridaceae family
Iris minutoaurea is a beardless iris in the genus Iris, in the subgenus Limniris and in the series Chinenses of the genus. It is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial of eastern Asia, native to China and Korea. It has been naturalized in Japan. It has long grassy-like leaves, short stem and bright yellow or pale yellow flowers. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions.
Geum pentapetalum (Aleutian Avens) (L.) Makino 1910
plant species in the rosaceae family
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Dioscorea nipponica (Fan-leaf Mountain Yam) Makino 1891
edible and medicinal plant species in the dioscoreaceae family
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Utricularia dimorphantha Makino 1906
plant species in the lentibulariaceae family
Utricularia dimorphantha is a species of suspended aquatic carnivorous plant that belongs to the genus Utricularia (family Lentibulariaceae). It is a medium-sized perennial plant. It is endemic to Japan.
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