Podocarpium oldhamii
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: podocarpium
Plant ID (slug): podocarpium-oldhamii
Numeric ID: 24498
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Podocarpium oldhamii is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. 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, Korea.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Seed Seedpod Edible Uses: Tea Seed - cooked[177]. Young seedpods[177]. No more details. A tea is made from the leaves[177].
Medicinal Uses
Blood tonic Depurative Diuretic The whole plant is used medicinally for eliminating toxins in the body, promoting blood production and diuresis[266].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Podocarpium oldhamii