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Mitchella undulata - Siebold.&Zucc.

Common Name
Family Rubiaceae
USDA hardiness 5-9
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Woody hillsides on sandy substrates[200].
Range E. Asia - Japan, S. Korea.
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Other Uses    (3 of 5)
Weed Potential No
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Fully Hardy Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Mitchella undulata


Mitchella undulata

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Mitchella undulata is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils.
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Ground Cover;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit
Edible Uses:

Fruit. Not very well-flavoured[200].

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Can be used as a ground cover plant in a shady position[188]. Especially good on a peat terrace or in a woodland[200]. Plants form a spreading carpet, rooting along the stems, and are best spaced about 30cm apart each way[208].

Special Uses

Ground cover

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Cultivation details

Requires a moist but well-drained lime-free soil and some shade[11]. Prefers a peaty soil[1, 200], succeeding in neutral to acid soils[200].

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Propagation

Seed - it germinates better if given 3 months cold stratification and so it is best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn[113]. Sow stored seed as early in the year as possible. Make sure that all the fruit pulp is removed from the seed because it contains germination inhibitors[113]. 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. Division of naturally layered stems in the spring[200]. Cuttings.

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Botanical References

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Readers comment

Robert A Threlfall   Sun Jul 31 17:05:58 2005

An Eastern Asian -- Eastern North American disjunct. The closely related species Mitchella repens L. (squaw vine) was used by American Indian women as a paturient from two to three weeks prior to child birth. The Menominee Indian tribe used the leaves of M. repens for menstrual problems and as a sedative in insomnia. M repens is a well known for bringing on suppressed menses.

Two species in this genus world wide. This genus is in the Rubiacea (Madder) family.

Reference: 1986, Comparisons of Medicinal Plants Disjunct Between Eastern Asia and Eastern North America, Steven Foster.

Link: Flora of China. Hu's card index lists this species both as Mitchella repens var. undulata and as M. undulata. Card number 140558.

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