Chloranthus japonicus

Taxonomy and growth

Family

Chloranthaceae

Genus

Chloranthus

Life cycle

perennial

Height

0.3 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.

The root contains sesquiterpenes and coumarins^[2]. It is used medicinally in Koreato treat dermatopathia and enteric fever^[2].

Environment

Range

E. Asia - northern China, Japan, Korea and eastern Russia.

Habitat

Forests, shaded, wet places and streamsides at elevations of 100 - 2300 metres in northern China^[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

Propagation

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. However, judging by its native range, it is likely to succeed outdoors in most areas of the country. The plant is likely to prefer woodland conditions in moist fertile soils[K].

References

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

   • Flora of China
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2. Medicinal Plants in the Republic of Korea World Health Organisation, Manila 1998-00-00 ISBN 92 9061 120 0

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