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Fragaria nipponica

Fragaria nipponica
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Fragaria nipponica (Fragaria nipponica) — botanical photograph
Pl. 1E90 — Fragaria nipponica
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Prezentare

Fragaria nipponica, cunoscută sub numele de mereuș de Japonie, este o plantă perenială nativă în Japonia, Coreea și mai multe regiuni rusești, inclusiv Insulele Kuril, Primorie și Sakhalin. Această specie edibilă se dezvolte în mediile umide cu expozții de lumine lichide sau parțială, crescând până la 0,3 m de înălțime. Fructul său, care poate fi consumat direct sau utilizat în diverse aplicații culinare, este un caracteristic feature al acestei plante. Adaptată la soluri de tip lichid (sândal) până la soluri grele (argila), Fragaria nipponica adaugă atât valoarea ornamentară cât și edibilă în jardine și landscapede zonele nativului său.

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What is Fragaria nipponica?

Fragaria nipponica, cunoscută sub numele de mereuș de Japonie, este o plantă perenială nativă în Japonia, Coreea și mai multe regiuni rusești, inclusiv Insulele Kuril, Primorie și Sakhalin.

What is Fragaria nipponica used for?

Traditionally used for digestion. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

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Beneficii și dovezi

1 claim · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
  • Fragaria nipponica, like other Fragaria species, has been traditionally used in Asian medicine for digestive issues such as bloating and indigestion. A decoction of the fruit may help alleviate these symptoms.

    The mechanism is not fully characterised but likely involves compounds that support gastrointestinal motility and reduce inflammation.

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Mixology suggestions

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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
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Cultivare

Fragaria nipponica se dezvolte în expozții de lumine complete până la parțială și preferă soluri umide care sunt lichide (sândal), medii sau grele (argila). Creează până la 0,3 m de înălțime și este durabilă în zone temperate. Pentru cele mai bune rezultate, mențineți solul umed constant. Propagează-vă prin diviziunea de răntiri sau prin semințe. Fructul poate fi recoltat pentru consum.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Life cycle
Perennial
Mature size
0.3 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Fragaria nipponica for the first time

8steps

Start with Fragaria nipponica as a simple, low-maintenance perennial in your garden.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A small plant or seeds, a trowel, and mulch.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant Fragaria nipponica in early spring or late fall.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Ensure the soil is well-draining with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5, and prepare containers if needed.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant young plants into your garden or sow seeds directly where you want them to grow.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Keep the soil moist and mulch around the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Fertilize lightly in spring with compost.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune dead leaves and stems in late winter to encourage new growth and maintain the plant's shape.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in heavy clay soil, neglecting to prune, and not providing enough sunlight.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: The fruit of Fragaria nipponica is edible and can be eaten raw or used in various preparations. It is often enjoyed fresh for its distinctive flavor, though specific culinary uses are not detailed in the provided data.
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

5 native · 0 introduced
Distribution across1 continent· 5 native
Asia2 regions
native (2)JapanSouth Korea
Broader regions
native:Kuril Is., Primorye, Sakhalin
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Specimen gallery

1 image
Fragaria nipponica (Fragaria nipponica) — botanical photograph
Fragaria nipponica (Fragaria nipponica)
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See also

8 related
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