Lysimachia sikokiana

Physical Characteristics

Lysimachia sikokiana is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. 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 Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antihalitosis Miscellany Antihalitosis[178]. The plant is used in the treatment of snakebites, stomach ache and swellings[218].

Known Hazards

None known