Debregeasia edulis
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Basic Information
Family: Urticaceae
Genus: debregeasia
Plant ID (slug): debregeasia-edulis
Numeric ID: 21323
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Debregeasia edulis is an evergreen Shrub. It is in leaf all year. 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). It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - from eastern Tibet to central and southern Japan.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw[46, 61, 123]. Pleasantly sweet, they are said to resemble strawberries[183].
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic A decoction of the leaves and/or the fruits is sudorific[218]. The leaves are decocted with Pterocarya spp and used in the treatment of itch[218].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Debregeasia edulis