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Achyranthes faureri

a perennial member of the Achyranthes genus in the family Amaranthaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.9 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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The plant is used as food[2]. No more information is given, though it is likely that either the seed or the leaves are used[K].

Plant part
Leaves

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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Diuretic, emmenagogue[1].

Product or use
Diuretic
Product or use
Emmenagogue

Material uses

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Two insect-moulting hormones are found in the roots[1]. Can this have a practical application as an insecticide?

Product or use
Insecticide

Environment

Range
E. Asia - Japan.
Habitat
Roadsides and thickets in lowland and hills all over Japan[4][1].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy
Soil pH
acid, neutral
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow late spring in a greenhouse. Germination should be fairly rapid, prick out the seedlings into individual pots of fairly rich soil when they are large enough to handle. It is probably wise to grow this plant on in the greenhouse for its first winter, planting it out into its permanent position in late spring after the last expected frosts.

Cultivation

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We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. However, judging by the plants native range, it is likely to succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a rich, sandy, slightly acid soil in partial shade[3].

References

  1. Kariyone. T. Atlas of Medicinal Plants.

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  2. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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  3. Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. 1995-00-00 ISBN 0-7513-020-31

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  4. Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution 1965-00-00

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