Pleurospermum camtschaticum -

Family:	Umbelliferae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	1.5
Synonyms:	P. austriacum. non Hoffm.
Range:	E. Asia - China, Japan, Siberia.

Pleurospermum camtschaticum () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 1.5m . 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

Pleurospermum camtschaticum will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is / is important 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
Pleurospermum camtschaticum prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Pleurospermum camtschaticum can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Mountains in N. and C. Japan[58]. Forest glades, mixed coniferous forests and riparian meadows in Siberia[74].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

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

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 this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil in full sun[200].

Edible Uses*

* See disclaimer
Edible Rating: 1/5
Root[177]. No more details are given.

• Root - includes bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizomes etc.

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 0/5
None known

Propagation

Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in spring in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter, planting them out early the following summer. Division 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

Flora of the USSR.
Komarov. V. L.
Author: Komarov. V. L.
Rating:
Publisher : An immense (25 or more large volumes) and not yet completed translation of the Russian flora. Full of information on plant uses and habitats but heavy going for casual readers.
Date of Publication : 1968

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