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Menispermum davuricum

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Basic Information

Family: Menispermaceae

Genus: menispermum

Plant ID (slug): menispermum-davuricum

Numeric ID: 4619

USDA Hardiness: 4-8

Ratings

Edible Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Rating: ★★☆☆☆

Other Uses Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Menispermum davuricum is a deciduous Climber growing to 3.6 m (11ft 10in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. 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 - Siberia to N. China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic Cancer Skin The root is antirheumatic and is also used in the treatment of cancer. The whole plant is used to alleviate skin allergies and is also used in the treatment of cancer.

Known Hazards

The whole plant is poisonous[218].

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Menispermum davuricum PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Menispermum davuricum is a deciduous Climber growing to 3.6 m (11ft 10in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is not self-fertile. 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.