Sinomenium acutum

Physical Characteristics

Sinomenium acutum is a deciduous Climber growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen from September 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 - China, Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Root - cooked[105]. Leaves - cooked[105].

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne Carminative The roots are anodyne and carminative[147]. A decoction is used in the treatment of oedema, moisture-related beriberi, rheumatoid arthritis[147].

Known Hazards

None known