Sargentodoxa cuneata

Physical Characteristics

Sargentodoxa cuneata is a deciduous Climber growing to 7.5 m (24ft 7in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower in May. 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 and prefers well-drained 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 - C. China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Anthelmintic Antibacterial Antirheumatic Carminative Diuretic Stimulant Tonic The mashed leaves are plastered onto sores[218]. The stem is anthelmintic, antibacterial, antirheumatic, carminative, diuretic and tonic[61, 147, 176, 218]. It is used as a blood stimulant[147]. A decoction or tincture is used in the treatment of amenorrhoea, metrorrhagia, anaemia, traumatic injuries, rheumatoid arthritis, hookworm disease, roundworm and filariasis[147, 176]. The root is antirheumatic[218].

Known Hazards

None known