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Adenophora remotiflora

a perennial member of the Adenophora genus in the family Campanulaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
1 m
Fertility
Insects
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects

Uses

Edible uses

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Root - raw or cooked[2][5][7]. Buds - cooked[5]. We do not know if this report refers to the flowers or the leaves[K].

Plant part
Leaves
Plant part
Root

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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The root is antidote, demulcent, expectorant[4][6][9]. The root is used in the treatment of poisonous bites and medicinal poisoning[4][6].

Product or use
Antidote
Product or use
Demulcent
Product or use
Expectorant

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea
Habitat
Woods in mountains, C. and S. Japan[11]. In meadows or deciduous forests from the lowlands to elevations of 1800 metres[10].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 6+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe[8]. The seed can also be sown in spring. Surface sow 2 - 3 seeds per pot in the spring in order to avoid transplanting[3]. We have found that if transplanted when very small seedlings grow away without difficulty[K]. Germinates in 1 - 3 months at 10°c[3]. Plant out into their permanent positions whilst young. Basal cuttings in spring[K]. Division in spring - very difficult because the plant dislikes root disturbance[1]..

Cultivation

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Prefers a light rich slightly alkaline soil that is not too dry, and a warm sunny position[1][8]. Plants are intolerant of root disturbance[1]. The young growth is extremely attractive to slugs, they have been known to destroy even mature plants[K]. There is some confusion over this name. Some reports, especially [2] and [7] refer to A. remotifolia. Miq. We assume that this is a mis-spelling for this species but we could be wrong[K].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing 1976-00-00

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  3. Rice. G. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 1. Thompson and Morgan. 1987-00-00

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  4. Kariyone. T. Atlas of Medicinal Plants.

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

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  6. Stuart. Rev. G. A. Chinese Materia Medica. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre

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  7. Reid. B. E. Famine Foods of the Chiu-Huang Pen-ts'ao. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre 1977-00-00

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  8. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  9. Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. 1985-00-00 ISBN 0-917256-20-4

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  10. Flora of Japan www.foj.info

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

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