Kirengeshoma palmata

Family: HYDRANGEACEAE
Genus: Kirengeshoma
Species: palmata
Common names: Palmate Kirengeshoma;Yellow Wax Bells
Distribution summary: Japan & Korea
Habit: Shrub
Habitat: Woodland, dappled shade.
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Far East (L)
Flowering months: October
Reason for growing: Medicinal

Additional Notes

Kirengeshoma palmata is a medicinal plant, containing biologically active flavonoids in roots and rhizomes (Zhang X. P., Li X. H., Qiu Y. X. (2006). Genetic diversity of the endangered species Kirengeshoma palmata (Saxifragaceae) in China. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 34:38–47

Zhang X. P., Li X. H., Qiu Y. X. (2006). Genetic diversity of the endangered species Kirengeshoma palmata (Saxifragaceae) in China. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 34:38–47

Asia-Temperate, Eastern Asia, Japan

Asia-Temperate, Eastern Asia, Korea

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