Podocarpium podocarpum fallax
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae
Genus: podocarpium
Plant ID (slug): podocarpium-podocarpum-fallax
Numeric ID: 24499
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Podocarpium podocarpum fallax is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from September to November, and the seeds ripen from October to December. 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 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
Astringent Blood tonic Dysentery The whole plant is used medicinally for treating dysentery, rheumatism and for promoting blood[266].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Podocarpium podocarpum fallax