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