Codonopsis javanica
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Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Genus
- Codonopsis
- Life cycle
- perennial
- 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.
Galactogogue, stomachic[1].
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - China to the Himalayas.
- Habitat
- Hillsides and damp fertile ground by streams[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
Cultivation
This could be Codonopsis javanica 1
References
? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X