Species of flowering plant
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Adenophora triphylla, also known as Japanese lady bell, is one of the 62 species of "Adenophora". It is a flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae that is distributed mainly over the Korean Peninsula, Japan, and China.
Ecology.
"Adenophora triphylla" is an erect, perennial herb growing to in height. It has a white and thickened taproot, shaped like a carrot, 7-16 × 1.5-1.8 cm in diameter. Stems are white pilose with alternately arranged leaves. It has oval, almost round, serrated leaves growing to that are white, sharply pointed, and pilose. "A. triphylla" flowers are about - long and have both male and female organs (hermaphrodite), each having 5 stamens and a pistil (the long head of the pistil overhangs the flower). Flowers are pollinated by insects. Seeds are yellow-brown colored and oblong slightly compressed, -.
Cultivation details.
"Adenophora triphylla" grows well in a warm and sunny or slightly shaded niche, but cannot grow in full shade; "A. triphylla" needs alkaline soil that is slightly moisturized, or peaty soil. Plants are hardy to about . Slugs have been known to destroy its young growth or even mature plants.
Propagation.
"Adenophora triphylla" grows wild in mountains and meadows, but is also cultivated. The seed can be sown in spring and germinates in 1–3 months. At that time, it needs a temperature of about . It can be planted out into a permanent positions while young.
Chemical constituents.
"Adenophora triphylla" roots contain chemical compounds that are saponins and triterpenes.
Traditional medicine.
In Korea, "A. triphylla" is traditionally used for sputum, cough and bronchial catarrh. It is believed to have antifungal, expectorant, and cardiotonic effects.
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