Heracleum moellendorfii -

Family:	Umbelliferae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	1
Synonyms:
Range:	E. Asia - Japan.

Heracleum moellendorfii () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 1m . It has a hardness rating of 0.
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Heracleum moellendorfii 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
Heracleum moellendorfii prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Heracleum moellendorfii can grow in full, semi shaded areas and areas with no shade.

Hills, low mountains and lowland in C. and S. Japan[58].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Works within dappled Shade
• Grows in a shady edge
• Is suited to a deeply shaded location

Cultivation Details

We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in much of Britain. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any ordinary garden soil, doing best in moist soils or deep woodland[1].

Edible Uses*

* See disclaimer
Edible Rating: 1/5
Stem - raw or cooked[105, 177].

• Stem - this often intergrades into leaves.

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 0/5
None known

Propagation

Seed - sow mid to late spring or early autumn in situ. Division in autumn.

Known Hazards

Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, many members of this genus contain furanocoumarins. These have carcinogenic, mutagenic and phototoxic properties. Skin contact with the sap of some members of this genus is said to cause photo-sensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people[218].

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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