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Japanese Pachysandra

Pachysandra terminalis

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Common names

31 names · 20 languages
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Other languages (19)
Dutch
  • Dikkemanskruid[2][3]
  • Pachysandra
French
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 雪山苓[3]
  • 顶花板凳果[3]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 富貴草[3]
  • 雪山苓[3]
  • 頂花板凳果[3]
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  • 顶蕊三角咪[3]
Czech
  • tlustonitník klasnatý[3]
Danish
  • vinterglans[3]
Estonian
  • tipmine puksrohi[3]
Finnish
  • idänvarjoyrtti[3]
German
Italian
  • Pachysandra giapponese[2][3]
Japanese
  • フッキソウ[3]
Korean
Lithuanian
  • Paprastoji mietveinė[3]
Norwegian
  • vinterglans[3]
Polish
  • Runianka japońska[3]
Russian
  • Пахизандра верхушечная[3]
Slovak
  • pachysandra vrcholová[3]
Slovenian
  • debelačka[3]
Swedish
  • skugg-gröna[3]
  • Skuggröna[3]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Pachysandra terminalis — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Carpet Box — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Japanese Pachysandra — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Japanese Spurge — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Pachysandra — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Pachysandra terminalis.
[2] Pachysandra terminalis — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • carpet box — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Japanischer Ysander — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Japanese pachysandra — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Japanese-spurge — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Pachyssandre du Japon — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Pachysandra giapponese — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Dikkemanskruid — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
[3] Pachysandra terminalis — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • carpet box — results[14].names[6]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Japanischer Ysander — results[14].names[3]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Japanese pachysandra — results[14].names[1]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Japanese-spurge — results[14].names[2]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Pachyssandre du Japon — results[14].names[25]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Pachysandra giapponese — results[14].names[24]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Dikkemanskruid — results[14].names[5]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Skuggröna — results[14].names[4]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • フッキソウ — results[14].names[7]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • tlustonitník klasnatý — results[14].names[8]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • vinterglans — results[14].names[9]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • idänvarjoyrtti — results[14].names[10]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Пахизандра верхушечная — results[14].names[11]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • tipmine puksrohi — results[14].names[12]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Runianka japońska — results[14].names[13]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • 富貴草 — results[14].names[14]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • 顶蕊三角咪 — results[14].names[15]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • 顶花板凳果 — results[14].names[16]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • 頂花板凳果 — results[14].names[17]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • 雪山苓 — results[14].names[18]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • 雪山苓 — results[14].names[19]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • 수호초 — results[14].names[20]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • skugg-gröna — results[14].names[21]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • Paprastoji mietveinė — results[14].names[22]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • vinterglans — results[14].names[23]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • pachysandra vrcholová — results[14].names[26]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
  • debelačka — results[14].names[27]; taxon id 142928; Pachysandra terminalis.
[4] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Pachysandra terminalis ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Japanischer Ysander (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 145825; taxon 6TJLW.
  • Japanese mountain spurge (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 145824; taxon 6TJLW.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Pachysandra terminalis is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Buxaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.15–0.3 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Mature spread
0.3–0.46 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Creeping; Horizontal; Spreading

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Slow

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Broadleaf Evergreen

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist; Occasionally Dry

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt)

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

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Flowering season
Spring

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

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Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

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Native range
C. & E. China, S. Sakhalin to Japan.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Unknown
Pollen value Low
Plant profile

About this plant

Carpet Box (Pachysandra terminalis) is a herbaceous plant. It flowers from April to May.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Pachysandra terminalis — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 2371089; ID 6TJLW; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 2371089; ID 6TJLW; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Pachysandra terminalis — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Pachysandra terminalis — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 1416842; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1459849, 1459850, 1459851, 1459852, 1459853

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.