Urceola micrantha

Physical Characteristics

Urceola micrantha is an evergreen Climber growing to 50 m (164ft 1in). It is in flower from April to June, and the seeds ripen from August to December. 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.

Distribution

E. Asia - China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Blood tonic Carminative The roots and the mature vine are carminative and blood tonic[147]. A decoction is used in the treatment of rheumatoid numbness and pain, lumbago due to deficient kidney function, strained back muscles, fractures, torsion injuries and haemorrhage due to wound injuries[147]. The bark and roots are used for the treatment of infantile paralysis, rheumatalgia, injury, and fractures[266].

Known Hazards

None known