Isodon japonicus

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Basic Information

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae

Genus: isodon

Plant ID (slug): isodon-japonicus

Numeric ID: 21907

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

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Physical Characteristics

Isodon japonicus is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[105, 177].

Medicinal Uses

Cancer Used medicinally in the treatment of stomach cancer[266].

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Isodon japonicus