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Schizophragma integrifolium

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Taxonomy and growth

Foliage
deciduous
Height
12 m
Fertility
Insects
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects

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 and the climbing stem are carminative and refrigerant[3][7]. Activates blood circulation, strengthens muscles and bones[3].

Product or use
Carminative
Product or use
Refrigerant

Material uses

Plants can be allowed to sprawl and are then used as a ground cover for a shady position[6].

Ecology and functions

Ecosystem niche
Climber, Soil surface

Ground cover

Environment

Range
E. Asia - C. and W. China.
Habitat
Rocky cliffs[2], sparse hillside forests and forest edges[3]. Dense to sparse forests in valleys or on mountain slopes or summits at elevations of 200 - 2000 metres[9].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
permanent shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 7+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

Seed - sow late winter to early spring in a greenhouse. Germination is usually fair to very good[10]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots once they are large enough to handle and grow them on in light shade in the greenhouse for their first winter, planting them out in late spring or early summer. Layering in spring directly into pots. A fair to good percentage[10]. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 4 - 5cm with a heel, July in a frame[1][10]. Keep the cuttings moist[10].

Cultivation

Requires a moist leafy soil and some shade at the roots. An easily grown plant[1], it prefers a good loamy soil and plenty of moisture[2] but is not fussy[8]. Plants succeed in sun or shade[4], they flower better in a sunny position but will also succeed on a north-facing wall[5][8]. In the hotter parts of Britain they prefer shade from the midday sun[8]. Tolerating temperatures down to about -10 to -15°c, this species is not reliably hardy in the coldest parts of the country[8]. Plants do not normally require pruning, though any unwanted growth can be removed in the winter[8]. Plants have a similar growth habit to ivy (Hedera helix) climbing trees by means of aerial roots or growing along the woodland floor[1][4]. Plants might need some help to become attached in their early years[4].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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

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

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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. Brickell. C. The RHS Gardener's Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd. 1990-00-00 ISBN 0-86318-386-7

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  6. Thomas. G. S. Plants for Ground Cover J. M. Dent & Sons 1990-00-00 ISBN 0-460-12609-1

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

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

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  10. Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co 1948-00-00

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