Gynura segetum
a perennial member of the Gynura genus in the family Compositae.
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Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Compositae
- Genus
- Gynura
- 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.
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Anticoagulant, depurative, febrifuge and styptic[1]. Stimulates the circulation[1].
- Product or use
- Anticoagulant
- Product or use
- Depurative
- Product or use
- Febrifuge
- Product or use
- Styptic
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - China.
- Habitat
- Fertile and moist grassy areas, small shrub thickets by ditches and 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
Propagation
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Seed -
Cultivation
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Not known
References
? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X