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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Adenophora triphylla is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in September, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Meadow; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root
Edible Uses:

Root - cooked[105, 177]. The root is thick and carrot shaped[275]. Leaves - cooked[105, 177].

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Medicinal Uses

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Antifungal Cardiotonic Expectorant

The root is antifungal, carditonic and expectorant[174, 279]. It is used I Korea to treat bronchial catarrh and coughs, especially where there is excess phlegm[279]. The rot has been shown to contain saponins and triterpenes which are responsible for its expectorant action[279].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Prefers a light rich slightly alkaline soil that is not too dry and a warm sunny position[1, 200]. Prefers a moist peaty soil in sun or partial shade[187]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[187]. This species is extremely polymorphic, and several varieties and forms have been described in Japan. The many variations in several characters (hairiness, leaf-shape, inflorescence-shape etc.) can be seen in individuals growing intermixed[275]. This species succeeds in a meadow if the grass is not cut until after the plant flowers[200]. Intolerant of root disturbance[1]. The young growth is extremely attractive to slugs, they have been known to destroy even mature plants[K].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe[200]. The seed can also be sown in spring. Surface sow 2 - 3 seeds per pot in the spring in order to avoid transplanting[133]. We have found that if transplanted when very small seedlings grow away without difficulty[K]. Germinates in 1 - 3 months at 10°c[133]. Plant out into their permanent positions whilst young. Basal cuttings in spring[K]. Division in spring - very difficult because the plant dislikes root disturbance[1]..

Other Names

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: Russian Federation-Eastern Siberia (Eastern Siberia), Russian Federation (Primorye, Amur, Sakhalin), China (Anhui Sheng, Zhejiang Sheng, Fujian Sheng, Heilongjiang Sheng, Henan Sheng, Hebei Sheng, Hunan Sheng, Jiangxi Sheng, Jiangsu Sheng, Jilin Sheng, Guangdong Sheng (north), Guizhou Sheng, Liaoning Sheng, Shanxi Sheng, Shandong Sheng, Sichuan Sheng, Yunnan Sheng, Nei Mongol Zizhiqu (east), Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu), Japan (Hokkaidô, Honshu (west), Kyushu, Ryukyu Islands), Korea, South, Korea, North, Taiwan TROPICAL ASIA: Laos, Vietnam (north)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal
Adenophora denticulata		Perennial	0.5	6-9		LM	N	M	2	0
Adenophora divaricata		Perennial	1.0	-		LM	N	M	2	0
Adenophora lamarkii		Perennial	0.6	5-9		LM	N	M	2	0
Adenophora latifolia		Perennial	0.5	-		LM	N	M	2	0
Adenophora liliifolia	Ladybells, Lilyleaf	Perennial	0.5	3-8	M	LM	N	M	2	0
Adenophora nikoensis		Perennial	0.3	5-9		LM	N	M	2	0
Adenophora remotiflora		Perennial	1.0	5-9		LM	N	M	2	1
Adenophora stricta	Sha Shen, Ladybells	Perennial	1.0	7-9		LM	N	M	2	1
Adenophora verticillata		Perennial	1.0	6-9		LM	SN	M	2	2

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.

Adenophora triphylla - (Thunb.)A.DC.