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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Adenophora verticillata 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 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: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly 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].

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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

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]. 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

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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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 triphylla	Nan Sha Shen	Perennial	1.0	6-9		LM	N	M	2	1

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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Author

(Pall.)Fisch.

Botanical References

74200

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Readers comment


	Wed Mar 12 2008

Wish you posted sources for seed or plants that you describe

Adenophora verticillata - (Pall.)Fisch.