Chloranthus japonicus
Siebold et Zuccarini
Silver thread herb
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Summary
Source: WikipediaChloranthus japonicus is a perennial herb in the Chloranthaceae family.
Description
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 20-40 cm high. It has creeping rhizomes or underground stems. Erect stems arise from the ends of the rhizomes. There are 4 leaves together. The flowers are white and do not have stems.
Edible Uses
None known
Traditional Uses
The young shoots are used as a potherb.
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Medicinal Uses
The root contains sesquiterpenes and coumarins. It is used medicinally in Korea to treat dermatopathia and enteric fever.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in the shade of deciduous forests.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Indochina, Korea, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. However, judging by its native range, it is likely to succeed outdoors in most areas of the country. The plant is likely to prefer woodland conditions in moist fertile soils.
Propagation
Seed.
Other Uses
None known Special Uses
Synonyms
Also Known As
Holabikkodda, Soi nhat
References (2)
- Hu, Shiu-ying, 2005, Food Plants of China. The Chinese University Press. p 334
- Pemberton, R. W. & Lee, N. S., 1996, Wild Food Plants in South Korea: Market Presence, New Crops, and Exports to the United States. Economic Botany, Vol. 50, No. 1, pp. 57-70 (As Chloranthus prob. japonicus)
