Chionographis japonica PFAF Plant Database

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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Chionographis japonica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

C. lutea. Melanthium luteum.

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves
Edible Uses:

Leaves and young plants[177]. No more details are given.

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Prefers a moisture-retentive but well-drained humus-rich loamy soil and a position in light dappled shade[1, 200]. It is well suited to the woodland garden[200]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c but they often require some protection in the winter, especially in areas where cold temperatures are prolonged[200].

References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Plant Propagation

Seed - we have no details for this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse as soon as it is ripe if possible otherwise in early spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a 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 in spring or after flowering in the summer.

Other Names

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Native Range

NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada (Ontario), United States (Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Arkansas, Florida (north), Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other

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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Expert comment

Author

Maxim.

Botanical References

58200

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Chionographis japonica - Maxim.