Achyranthes faureri
Léveille.&Vahiot.
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Achyranthes faureri is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). It is in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Edible Uses
The plant is used as food. No more information is given, though it is likely that either the seed or the leaves are used.
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic Emmenagogue. Diuretic, emmenagogue.
Distribution
E. Asia - Japan.
Where It Grows
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Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. However, judging by the plants native range, it is likely to succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a rich, sandy, slightly acid soil in partial shade.
Propagation
Seed - sow late spring in a greenhouse. Germination should be fairly rapid, prick out the seedlings into individual pots of fairly rich soil when they are large enough to handle. It is probably wise to grow this plant on in the greenhouse for its first winter, planting it out into its permanent position in late spring after the last expected frosts.
Other Uses
Insecticide. Two insect-moulting hormones are found in the roots. Can this have a practical application as an insecticide?
