Helwingia japonica subsp. liukiuensis
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Lijin Huang (紫楝)
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Lijin Huang (紫楝)
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Lijin Huang (紫楝)
Summary
Source: WikipediaHelwingia japonica, the Japanese helwingia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Helwingiaceae. It is native to South-East Asia.
Description
A shrub which loses its leaves. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. The leaves are alternate and have teeth. The flowers appear on the leaves. The fruit is fleshy.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Medicinal Uses
The plants are edible. The young leaves are used for culinary purposes, such as being cooked with rice or boiled. The flowers can also be eaten. One source mentions the use of the plant for medical purposes, such to activate blood circulation, remove blood stasis, help with urination pain, and the use of the fruit to relieve stomach aches.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Japan,
References (1)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/ (As Helwingia liukiuensis)
