Adenophora remotiflora

Family: Campanulaceae

What it is like

Adenophora remotiflora is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 1

Where it is found

Woods in mountains, C. and S. Japan. In meadows or deciduous forests from the lowlands to elevations of 1800 metres.

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea

Conservation Status:

Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 2

Root - raw or cooked. Buds - cooked. We do not know if this report refers to the flowers or the leaves.

Root: includes bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizomes etc.

Medicine

Rating: 1

The root is antidote, demulcent, expectorant. The root is used in the treatment of poisonous bites and medicinal poisoning.

Antidote: Counters poisoning.

Demulcent: Soothes, lubricates and softens irritated tissues, especially the mucous membranes.

Expectorant: Clears phlegm from the chest by inducing coughing.

Other

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How it is grown

Prefers a light rich slightly alkaline soil that is not too dry, and a warm sunny position. Plants are intolerant of root disturbance. The young growth is extremely attractive to slugs, they have been known to destroy even mature plants. There is some confusion over this name. Some reports, especially and refer to A. remotifolia. Miq. We assume that this is a mis-spelling for this species but we could be wrong.

Propagating it: Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe. The seed can also be sown in spring. Surface sow 2 - 3 seeds per pot in the spring in order to avoid transplanting. We have found that if transplanted when very small seedlings grow away without difficulty. Germinates in 1 - 3 months at 10°c. Plant out into their permanent positions whilst young. Basal cuttings in spring. Division in spring - very difficult because the plant dislikes root disturbance..

Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Perennial

Hardiness: 5-9

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium

Shade: No shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

A. remotifolia. Miq.