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Sinomenium acutum

a deciduous member of the Sinomenium genus in the family Menispermaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Foliage
deciduous
Height
6 m
Fertility
self sterile
Flower type
dioecious

Uses

Edible uses

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Root - cooked[1]. Leaves - cooked[1].

Plant part
Leaves
Plant part
Root

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 roots are anodyne and carminative[3]. A decoction is used in the treatment of oedema, moisture-related beriberi, rheumatoid arthritis[3].

Product or use
Anodyne
Product or use
Carminative

Ecology and functions

Ecosystem niche
Climber

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China, Japan.
Habitat
Thickets and sparse forests to 1500 metres in western China[2][3]
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 - sow late winter in a greenhouse[6]. 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. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 10cm taken at a node, July/August in a frame[6]. Good percentage[6].

Cultivation

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Succeeds in most soils in sun or shade[4]. A twining plant[4]. A polymorphic species, the leaves varying considerably in shape and lobing[4].

References

  1. Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing 1976-00-00

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  2. Wilson. E. H. Plantae Wilsonae.

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

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

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