Cynanchum amplexicaule

Physical Characteristics

Cynanchum amplexicaule is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from August to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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, Japan.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Seedpod Edible Uses: Young leaves - boiled[105, 177]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Young seedpods - boiled[105, 177]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Medicinal Uses

Diuretic Febrifuge The decocted root is used with other herbs as a diuretic and febrifuge[218]. All parts are used medicinally for traumatic injury, rheumatic arthralgia, and swelling[266].

Known Hazards

There are some reports of toxins in this genus[179].