Conioselinum vaginatum
Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
What it is like
Conioselinum vaginatum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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.
Height (m): 0.8
Where it is found
Alpine regions of central and northern Japan. Shrubby thickets, grasslands at elevations of 1300 - 2700 metres in Xinjiang Province, China.
E. Asia - China and Japan.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 0
Medicine
Rating: 1
Analgesic, anthelmintic and astringent. It stimulates the circulation.
Other
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How it is grown
This species is cultivated in China as a medicinal plant. There is some confusion over the correct name for this species, C. filicinum (H.Wolff.)Hara. is listed as the correct name for C. univittatum. Auct non Turcz. In addition, the name for this species is spelt C. univattum in some reports.
Propagating it: Seed -
Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist