Podocarpium podocarpum japonicum

Physical Characteristics

Podocarpium podocarpum japonicum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from September to November. 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, Himalayas.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - cooked. Ground into a powder or steamed[177].

Medicinal Uses

Diaphoretic Stimulant A tincture of the plant is a respiratory stimulant[218]. A decoction of the plant is diaphoretic[218].

Known Hazards

None known