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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Adenophora verticillata is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in).
It is hardy to zone (UK) 7. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen from July to August. 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: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
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Synonyms
A. tetraphylla. (Thunb.)Fisch.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Root
Edible Uses:
Root - raw or cooked[46, 61, 105, 177]. A sweet taste[74]. Leaves - cooked[105, 177].
Medicinal Uses
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Antidote Antifungal Cardiotonic Expectorant Febrifuge Sialagogue Stomachic Women's complaints
This is a commonly used medicinal plant in China. The root is antidote, antifungal, cardiotonic, expectorant, febrifuge, expectorant, sialogogue, stomachic and tonic[176, 218]. It is used in the treatment of women's diseases, chronic bronchitis with dry cough, pulmonary infections with cough and thick yellow sputum, dry throat[218].
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Other Uses
Cultivation details
Prefers a light rich slightly alkaline soil that is not too dry, and a warm sunny position[1, 200]. Grows well in the semi-shade of shrubs or in light woodland[88]. Plants are 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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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]..
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Found In
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
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Author
(Pall.)Fisch.
Botanical References
74200
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