Asian ponysfoot

Dichondra micrantha

Physical Characteristics

Dichondra micrantha is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from March to May. 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, Japan and Korea.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Diuretic Febrifuge Styptic Diuretic, febrifuge and styptic[147]. The whole plant is used for treating diarrhoea[266].

Known Hazards

None known