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Semiaquilegia adoxoides

Tian Kui

a perennial member of the Semiaquilegia genus in the family Ranunculaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

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.

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The root is specifically recommended in the treatment of dry scabby skin and urinary disorders[4]. The tubers are depurative, diuretic and febrifuge[4].

Product or use
Depurative
Product or use
Diuretic
Product or use
Febrifuge
Product or use
Skin

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.
Habitat
Mountains, C. and S. Japan[7]. Damp and shady waste places in China[2]. Forests and roadsides at elevations of 100 - 1100 metres[5].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 6+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. It can be slow to germinate[3]. Stored seed can be sown in late winter in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring[3].

Cultivation

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Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, preferring a moist but not wet soil and a sunny position[1]. Intolerant of heavy clay[3]. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[6].

References

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

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

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

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

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  6. Hatfield. A. W. How to Enjoy your Weeds. Frederick Muller Ltd 1977-00-00 ISBN 0-584-10141-4

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  7. Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution 1965-00-00

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