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Berchemia flavescens

a deciduous member of the Berchemia genus in the family Rhamnaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Foliage
deciduous
Height
3 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Fruit - eaten raw when fully ripe[4]. The sausage-shaped fruit is about 12mm long[1].

Plant part
Fruit

Ecology and functions

Ecosystem niche
Climber

Environment

Range
E. Asia - Nepal.
Habitat
Wet shaded places in forested areas at elevations of 2000 - 3400 metres[4].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 5+
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 - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame[3]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[3]. Cuttings of mature wood of the current season's growth, November to January in a frame. Root cuttings in winter[3]. Layering of young stems in winter[3].

Cultivation

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Requires a good moist well-drained loam, succeeding in full sun if the soil does not dry out otherwise it is best in light shade[1][3]. Suitable for growing along fences, against walls with wire supports or for growing through other shrubs[3]. Plants climb by means of twining around supports[2]. Flowers are produced on the current years growth[3].

References

  1. Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray 1981-00-00

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  2. Thomas. G. S. Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos. Murray 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-7195-5043-2

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

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  4. Manandhar. N. P. Plants and People of Nepal Timber Press. Oregon. 2002-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-527-6

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