Podocarpium podocarpum
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: podocarpium
Plant ID (slug): podocarpium-podocarpum
Numeric ID: 26221
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Podocarpium podocarpum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). 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.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: This species is related to D. oxyphyllum and quite possibly has the same uses. These are:- Seed - cooked. Ground into a powder or steamed[177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Podocarpium podocarpum