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Trigonotis peduncularis

an annual or biennial member of the Trigonotis genus in the family Boraginaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
annual, biennial
Height
0.2 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Young leaves - cooked. An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails[1].

Plant part
Leaves

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 plant is diuretic and emollient[2][3]. It is also used in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery[3].

Product or use
Diuretic
Product or use
Emollient

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China, Japan.
Habitat
A very common plant in grassy places and cultivated fields in lowland areas all over Japan[5].
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 - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame in the spring. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and plant them out in the summer if they are large enough. Otherwise, grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter and plant them out in early summer of the following year. A sowing in situ would also be worth trying.

Cultivation

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We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. See the plants native habitat for ideas on its cultivation needs.

References

  1. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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  2. Stuart. Rev. G. A. Chinese Materia Medica. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre

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

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

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