| The Journal of Japanese Botany | |
| Former Names: | --> |
| Abbreviation: | J. Jpn. Bot. |
| Discipline: | Plant taxonomy & botany |
| Editor: | Ōhashi Hiroyoshi (2006–) |
| Country: | Japan |
| Language: | Japanese, English |
| History: | 1916–present |
| Frequency: | Bimonthly |
| Openaccess: | Hybrid |
| Issn: | 0022-2062 |
| Website: | http://www.jjbotany.com |
The is a scientific journal of plant taxonomy and botany. The journal was founded in April 1916 by Makino Tomitarō, who continued as editor until 1933.[1] [2] Makino was succeeded as chief editor by Asahina Yasuhiko (1933–1975), Hara Hiroshi (1975–1987), (1987–2006), and Ōhashi Hiroyoshi (2006–).[2] According to the International Plant Names Index, over 5,500 plant names have been first published in the journal.[3]