Lysimachia sikokiana -

Family:	Primulaceae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.6
Synonyms:
Range:	E. Asia - China, Japan.

Lysimachia sikokiana () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.6m . 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

Soil Information

Lysimachia sikokiana 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
Lysimachia sikokiana prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Lysimachia sikokiana can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Woods at low elevations in mountains, 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

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The dried plant is very fragrant[58]. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. An easily grown plant, succeeding in a moist loamy soil[1]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Most species in this genus seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233].

Edible Uses*

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Edible Rating: 0/5
None known

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 1/5
Antihalitosis[178]. The plant is used in the treatment of snakebites, stomach ache and swellings[218].

Antihalitosis - Treats bad breath
Miscellany - Various medicinal actions that need more clarification.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn[200]. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Known Hazards

None known

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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