Achyranthes japonica - Japanese Chaff Flower

Habitat

Exposition

Plein soleil ou mi-ombre

Humidité

Humidité moyenne.

Sol

Sol léger à moyen.

pH

Non calcaire

Habitat originel

Woody areas in lowlands and hills[279].

Origine géographique

E. Asia - Japan, Korea

Usages médicinaux

• The root of the plant is used in Korea to treat oedema, rheumatism, delayed menses and as a contraceptive and abortifacient [279].
• The root contains triterpenoid saponins and has been shown to have analgesic, antiallergic, antiinflammatory, antispasmodic, diuretic, hypotensive and uterine stimulant properties [279].
• In addition, it contains protocatechuic acid, which has antioxidant properties, and also inhibits the aggregation of platelets [279].

Autres usages

• Two insect-moulting hormones are found in the seeds [279].
• Can this have a practical application as an insecticide? .

Culture

• Nous avons très peu d'informations sur ces espèces et ne savons pas si elles sont suffisamment robutes pour l'Angleterre .
• However, judging by the plants native range, it is likely to succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country .
• Les notes suivantes sont basées sur les besoins généraux du genre .
• Prefers a rich, sandy, slightly acid soil in partial shade [238].

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 .