Euchresta japonica
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
What it is like
Euchresta japonica is an evergreen Shrub. 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
Where it is found
Woods in the mountains of central and southern Japan.
E. Asia - China and Japan.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 0
Medicine
Rating: 1
Depurative, febrifuge and odontalgic.
Other
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How it is grown
Plants require greenhouse protection in Britain.
Propagating it: Seed -
Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist