Elatostema cuneatum
Elatostema cuneatumfam. Elaeocarpaceae
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Pl. 839E — Elatostema cuneatum
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Elatostema cuneatum, cunoscut sub numele de Elatostema cuneatum, este un herb anual găsit în China Centrala și Sud-vestic, Himalaya Estic, India, Jawa, Coreea, Laos, Marea Birmanie și Thailand. Această plantă se dezvolte în parte de soare sau umbra cu condiții umide, preferând soluri legate (sandy), medii sau grele (clay). Acesta atinge o înălțime de 0,3 metri și este notabil pentru făinile sale comestibile. Rangul nativ și abilitatea sa de a crește în diverse mediuni fac din această plantă un interesant adăugare la gardeni sau ca surse de alimente în regiuni unde se găsește natural.
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What is Elatostema cuneatum?
Elatostema cuneatum, cunoscut sub numele de Elatostema cuneatum, este un herb anual găsit în China Centrala și Sud-vestic, Himalaya Estic, India, Jawa, Coreea, Laos, Marea Birmanie și Thailand.
What is Elatostema cuneatum used for?
Traditionally used for digestion, immune support. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
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Top 2 evidence-ranked uses of Elatostema cuneatum
Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
IIBeneficii și dovezi
2 claims · traditional-use context
Beneficii și dovezi
2 claims · traditional-use contextTraditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
- Elatostema cuneatum has been traditionally used in Chinese medicine for digestive issues, often prepared as a decoction to support gastrointestinal health.
The mechanism by which Elatostema cuneatum supports digestion is not fully characterised but may involve compounds that interact with the gut's motility and secretion processes.
▲ ModerateDigestion → - Elatostema cuneatum is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to support the immune system, often prepared as a tea or decoction.
The mechanism by which Elatostema cuneatum supports immunity is not fully characterised but may involve compounds that modulate inflammatory responses and enhance immune cell activity.
▲ ModerateImmune support →
IV·bMixology suggestions
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Mixology suggestions
1 draftEditorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
Elatostema cuneatum support blend
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Elatostema cuneatum se dezvolte în parte de soare sau umbra și preferă soluri umide care sunt legate (sandy), medii sau grele (clay). Poate crește până la o înălțime de 0,3 metri și este un plant anual. Pentru cultivarea acestei plante, asigurați-vă că solul rămâne constant umed, dar evitați apărerea de surse. Propageazăți prin semințe pentru a obține noi plante. Această specie este nativă în regiuni precum China Centrala și Sud-vestic, Himalaya Estic, India, Jawa, Coreea, Laos, Marea Birmanie și Thailand.
Light
Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Life cycle
Annual
Mature size
0.3 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Elatostema cuneatum for the first time
8steps
Start with Elatostema cuneatum as a simple, low-maintenance plant for your garden.
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What you'll need
Seeds or small plants, potting soil, containers or garden space.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring when the weather starts warming up.
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Soil and container prep
Use a well-draining potting mix suitable for most plants. Ensure containers have drainage holes.
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Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed, or start them indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out.
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First two weeks
Keep the soil moist and provide partial shade to protect young plants from intense sunlight.
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Ongoing care
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist. Provide light shade and avoid direct sun exposure.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune any dead or damaged leaves to maintain plant health. Leaves can be harvested for culinary use.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in full sun, neglecting to provide partial shade.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Leaves
Edible uses: The leaves of Elatostema cuneatum are edible and can be consumed raw or cooked. They are often prepared in similar ways to other leafy greens, adding a mild flavor to salads or stir-fries.
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
8 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
8 native · 0 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 8 native
Asia6 regions
native (6)ChinaIndiaLaosMyanmarSouth KoreaThailand
Broader regions
native:East Himalaya, Jawa
IXSpecimen gallery
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shared use cases
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