Pinellia tripartita
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Basic Information
Family: Araceae
Genus: pinellia
Plant ID (slug): pinellia-tripartita
Numeric ID: 24621
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
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Physical Characteristics
Pinellia tripartita is a CORM growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to August. 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 - S. Japan.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic Antitussive Cardiotonic Diuretic Expectorant The root is antiemetic, antitussive, cardiotonic, diuretic, expectorant[218].
Known Hazards
Although we have no record of toxicity for this species, all parts of the plant probably contain calcium oxylate. This is toxic and if consumed makes the mouth and digestive tract feel as though hundreds of needles are being stuck into it[K]. However, calcium oxylate is easily destroyed by thoroughly cooking or drying the plant[172].
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Additional Information
Title: Pinellia tripartita
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