Alisma canaliculatum -

Family:	Alismataceae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.8
Synonyms:	A. plantago angustifolium. non Kunth. A. plantago canaliculatum.
Range:	E. Asia - S. China, Japan.

Alisma canaliculatum () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.8m . It has a hardness rating of 6.
Alisma canaliculatum will flower in December to February. the seeds ripen from January to March
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Flies

Soil Information

Alisma canaliculatum will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is not necessary 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
Alisma canaliculatum prefers soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Alisma canaliculatum should not be planted in shady areas.

Wet places all over Japan[58].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Is a pond plant
• A bog garden plant

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in a sunny position in boggy ground or shallow water up to 25cm deep[1, 200].

Edible Uses*

* See disclaimer
Edible Rating: 1/5
Young plants - cooked. Used in soups[177]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

• Leaves -

Medicinal Uses*

* See disclaimer
Medicinal Rating: 0/5
None known

Propagation

Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe. Place the pot in about 3cm of water to keep the soil wet. Pot up the seedlings when large enough to handle and keep in the cold frame for the first winter, planting out in late spring. Division in spring or autumn. Fairly easy, the divisions can be planted straight out into their permanent positions.

Known Hazards

Although no mention of toxicity has been seen for this plant, the fresh leaves and roots of the closely related A. plantago-aquatica are poisonous, though the toxins are destroyed by thoroughly cooking or drying the plant[[13, 46].

Other Uses

None known

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Flora of Japan. (English translation)
Ohwi. G.
Author: Ohwi. G.
Rating:
Publisher : The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader.
Date of Publication : 1965

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

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