Patrinia villosa -

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

Patrinia villosa () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 1m . It has a hardness rating of 0.
Patrinia villosa will flower in February. The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by

Soil Information

Patrinia villosa 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
Patrinia villosa prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Patrinia villosa can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Sunny hills and low elevations in mountains all over Japan[58].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Grows on a sunny edge
• Works within dappled Shade

Cultivation Details

Easily grown in any light rich soil[1]. Thrives in any moderately retentive fertile soil in sun or part shade[200]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c[187]. Grows well in the woodland garden[200].

Edible Uses*

* See disclaimer
Edible Rating: 1/5
Young leaves and flower buds - cooked and used as a vegetable[105, 177, 183].

• Leaves -

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 1/5
The whole plant is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and hepatic. It is used in the treatment of carbuncles, acute appendicitis, intestinal abscess, postpartum pain, dysmenorrhoea and endometriosis[176]. It stimulates the circulation, treats abscesses, promotes regeneration of liver cells[176]. Large doses can cause a decrease of white blood cells, nausea and dizziness[176].

• Antibacterial - Kills bacteria.
• Antiinflammatory - Reduces inflammation of joints, injuries etc.
• Hepatic - Acts on the liver (for better or worse!).

Propagation

Seed - sow in situ in April[111]. If you only have a small quantity of seed it is probably better to sow it in a pot in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer. Division in spring or autumn.

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

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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