Conandron ramondioides
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Basic Information
Family: Gesneriaceae
Genus: conandron
Plant ID (slug): conandron-ramondioides
Numeric ID: 23804
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Conandron ramondioides is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - Japan, Taiwan.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds; East Wall. By. West Wall. By.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked. Used as a famine food when all else fails[179].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Conandron ramondioides