Alangium

Alangium platanifolium

Basic Information

Family: Alangiaceae

Genus: alangium

Plant ID (slug): alangium-platanifolium

Numeric ID: 21687

USDA Hardiness: 6-10

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Alangium platanifolium is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 2 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[177].

Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic The root is used in the treatment of rheumatism and other bone diseases[218].