Adina rubella

a perennial woody deciduous member of the Adina genus in the family Rubiaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Rubiaceae
Genus
Adina
Life cycle
perennial
Foliage
deciduous
Woodiness
woody
Height
1.8 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

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.

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

Astringent, carminative, haemostatic, stimulates the circulation[1].

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China.
Habitat
Edges of streams, ditches and ponds[1].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

References

  1. ? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X

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