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Adonis amurensis

a perennial member of the Adonis genus in the family Ranunculaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Genus
Adonis
Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.3 m
Spread
0.3 m
Fertility
Self fertile, Bees, Flies, Beetles
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Bees, Flies, Beetles

Uses

Toxicity

Toxicity warning. The historical record reports a hazard for this plant. Do not use it to decide which parts are safe to eat or use medicinally.

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Although no specific mention of toxicity has been seen for this plant, it belongs to a genus that contains a number of poisonous plants so the following remarks are likely to apply to this species - a toxic principle is present in very small quantities in the plant. It is poorly absorbed so poisoning is unlikely.

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 cardiotonic[3][5]. The whole plant is an effective diuretic and tranquilliser[5].

Product or use
Cardiotonic
Product or use
Diuretic
Product or use
Sedative

Environment

Range
E. Asia - Siberia to China, Japan and Korea.
Habitat
Found in mountains[3]. Forests and grassy slopes in E Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning provinces, China[6].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 3+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
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 or else it can be slow to germinate[1]. Sow the seed in partial shade in rich soil in September or March[2]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow the plants on for their first winter in a cold frame. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Division in early spring or in autumn. The divisions can be difficult to establish[4], so it is probably best to pot them up first and keep them in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are growing away actively.

Cultivation

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Grows well in ordinary garden soil and in the light shade of shrubs[1][2]. Prefers a sunny position and a humus-rich soil[2]. Prefers a moist well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade[4]. A very ornamental plant[1]. A greedy plant inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[7]. Plants take about 4 years from seed to flowering[2].

References

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

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  2. Sanders. T. W. Popular Hardy Perennials. Collingridge 1926-00-00

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  3. Kariyone. T. Atlas of Medicinal Plants.

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

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  5. 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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  6. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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  7. Hatfield. A. W. How to Enjoy your Weeds. Frederick Muller Ltd 1977-00-00 ISBN 0-584-10141-4

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