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Sargentodoxa cuneata

a deciduous member of the Sargentodoxa genus in the family Sargentodoxaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Foliage
deciduous
Growth rate
vigorous
Height
7.5 m
Fertility
self sterile
Flower type
dioecious

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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The mashed leaves are plastered onto sores[6]. The stem is anthelmintic, antibacterial, antirheumatic, carminative, diuretic and tonic[8][2][3][6]. It is used as a blood stimulant[2]. A decoction or tincture is used in the treatment of amenorrhoea, metrorrhagia, anaemia, traumatic injuries, rheumatoid arthritis, hookworm disease, roundworm and filariasis[2][3]. The root is antirheumatic[6].

Product or use
Anthelmintic
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Antibacterial
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Antirheumatic
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Carminative
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Diuretic
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Stimulant
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Tonic

Material uses

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The plant has insecticidal activity[6].

Product or use
Insecticide

Ecology and functions

Ecosystem niche
Climber

Environment

Range
E. Asia - C. China.
Habitat
Open forests on mountains, along alpine gullies where the soil is fertile[2].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 9+
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 early spring in a greenhouse. 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. Stem cuttings.

Cultivation

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Succeeds in any reasonable well-drained soil[4][5]. Prefers a fertile moisture-retentive soil in full sun or part day shade[5]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, though it tolerates light frosts[5] and succeeds outdoors in the mildest areas of the country where it usually needs to be grown on a sunny wall[1][4]. Any pruning is best carried out after the plant has finished flowering[7]. A vigorous climbing plant that supports itself by twining around other plants etc[4][7]. Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed and fruit is required[4].

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. ? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X

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  3. Yeung. Him-Che. Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas. Institute of Chinese Medicine, Los Angeles 1985-00-00

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

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

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  6. 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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  7. Grey-Wilson. C. & Matthews. V. Gardening on Walls Collins 1983-00-00 ISBN 0-00-219220-0

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  8. Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974-00-00 ISBN 0094579202

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