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Cynanchum paniculatum - (Bunge.)Kitag.

Common Name
Family Asclepiadaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards There are some reports of toxins in this genus[179].
Habitats Grassy slopes in hills and mountains all over Japan[58]. Sunny meadows from the lowlands to elevations of 1000 metres[275].
Range E. Asia - China, Japan.
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Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Cynanchum paniculatum


Cynanchum paniculatum

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Cynanchum paniculatum is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) 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

Pycnostelma paniculatum.

Plant Habitats

 Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves
Edible Uses:

Leaves - boiled[105, 177]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

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Medicinal Uses

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Anodyne  Carminative

A decoction of the root or whole plant is anodyne and carminative[147, 218]. It stimulates blood circulation[147]. A decoction is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, lumbago, abdominal pain and vomiting, acute gastro-enteritis, hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, ascites, snake bites and traumatic injuries[147]. The root is used to quiet nervous afflictions and travel sickness[218].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. It probably does not have any special cultivation requirements and will probably succeed in most soils in a sunny position[K].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow spring in the greenhouse. 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 in spring.

Other Names

If available other names are mentioned here

Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: Mongolia, Russian Federation (Primorye, Amur), China (Anhui Sheng, Fujian Sheng, Gansu Sheng, Guangdong Sheng, Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, Guizhou Sheng, Hebei Sheng, Henan Sheng, Hubei Sheng, Hunan Sheng, Jiangsu Sheng, Jiangxi Sheng, Liaoning Sheng, Nei Mongol Zizhiqu, Shaanxi Sheng, Shandong Sheng, Shanxi Sheng, Sichuan Sheng, Yunnan Sheng, Zhejiang Sheng), Korea, Japan (Hokkaidô, Honshu, Kyushu, Ryukyu Islands, Shikoku), Taiwan

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants 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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Author

(Bunge.)Kitag.

Botanical References

58275

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