Adonis amurensis -

Family:	Ranunculaceae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.3
Width:	0.3
Synonyms:
Range:	E. Asia - Siberia to China, Japan and Korea.

Adonis amurensis () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.3m and a width of 0.3m . It has a hardness rating of 3.
Adonis amurensis will flower in August to September. the seeds ripen from October to November
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles

Soil Information

Adonis amurensis will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is / is important for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Adonis amurensis prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Adonis amurensis can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Found in mountains[174].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Works within dappled Shade
• Can be planted in Cultivated Beds

Cultivation Details

Grows well in ordinary garden soil and in the light shade of shrubs[1, 111]. Prefers a sunny position and a humus-rich soil[111]. Prefers a moist well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade[200]. A very ornamental plant[1]. A greedy plant inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54]. Plants take about 4 years from seed to flowering[111].

Edible Uses*

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Edible Rating: 0/5
None known

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 1/5
The root is cardiotonic[174, 218]. The whole plant is an effective diuretic and tranquilliser[218].

• Cardiotonic - A tonic for the heart.
• Diuretic - Acts on the kidneys, promoting the flow of urine.
• Sedative - Gently calms, reducing nervousness, distress and irritation.

Propagation

Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe or else it can be slow to germinate[1]. Sow the seed in partial shade in rich soil in September or March[111]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow the plants on for their first winter in a cold frame. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Division in early spring or in autumn. The divisions can be difficult to establish[200], so it is probably best to pot them up first and keep them in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are growing away actively.

Known Hazards

Although no specific mention of toxicity has been seen for this plant, it belongs to a genus that contains a number of poisonous plants so the following remarks are likely to apply to this species - a toxic principle is present in very small quantities in the plant. It is poorly absorbed so poisoning is unlikely.

Other Uses

None known

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
Huxley. A.
Author: Huxley. A.
Rating:
Publisher : Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
Date of Publication : 1992

Flora of China

Author:
Rating: http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
Publisher : On-line version of the Flora - an excellent resource giving basic info on habitat and some uses.
Date of Publication : 1994

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