Bupleurum octoradiatum
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Basic Information
Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
Genus: bupleurum
Plant ID (slug): bupleurum-octoradiatum
Numeric ID: 24634
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Bupleurum octoradiatum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). It is in flower from September to October, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - China.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: Tender young shoots - cooked[2, 177]. They are produced in spring and in autumn[178].
Medicinal Uses
Carminative Deobstruent Febrifuge Carminative, deobstruent, febrifuge[178].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Bupleurum octoradiatum
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