Angelica polymorpha -

Family:	Umbelliferae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	1.5
Synonyms:
Range:	E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.

Angelica polymorpha () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 1.5m . It has a hardness rating of 0and is vunerable to frost.
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Angelica polymorpha 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
Angelica polymorpha prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Angelica polymorpha can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Damp habitats in mountains, C. and S. Japan[58, 200].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Works within dappled Shade
• Grows in a shady edge

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this species and do not know how hardy it will be in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. One report says that this is no more than a synonym for A. sinensis[218]. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a deep moist fertile soil in dappled shade or full sun[200]. Plants are reliably perennial if they are prevented from setting seed[200].

Edible Uses*

* See disclaimer
Edible Rating: 2/5
Leaves - cooked[105, 177].

• Leaves -

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 2/5
The plant is diuretic, laxative, oxytocic and vasoconstrictor[61, 147]. It is used in the treatment of menstrual irregularities, metrorrhagia, meridian and passageway obstructions, rheumatism, boils and ulcers, traumatic injuries, anaemia, dryness (dehydration) and constipation[147].

• Diuretic - Acts on the kidneys, promoting the flow of urine.
• Laxative - Stimulates bowel movements in a fairly gentle manner.
• Oxytoxic - Hastens parturition and stimulates uterine contractions. See also birthing aids.
• Vasoconstrictor - Narrows the blood vessels, thereby increasing blood pressure.

Propagation

Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe since the seed only has a short viability[200]. Seed can also be sown in the spring, though germination rates will be lower. It requires light for germination[200]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter, planting them out into their permanent positions in the spring. The seed can also be sow in situ as soon as it is ripe.

Known Hazards

All members of this genus contain furocoumarins, which increase skin sensitivity to sunlight and may cause dermatitis[238].

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

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