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Viburnum furcatum

Viburnum furcatum
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Prezentare

Viburnum furcatum, cunoscut sub numele de sfântină japoneză, este un arbust decidu. Este nativ din Japonia, Coreea, Insulele Kuril și Sakhalin. Thrives în parte de soare sau umbra și preferă sustrat umed care poate fi lichid (sândal), mediu sau greu (argila). Hardy din zonele 5-9, acest plant crește până la 3,5 metri înălțime. Este valorificat atât pentru valoarea ornamentală, cât și pentru fructele sale comestibile. Proprietățile medicinale ale Viburnum furcatum sunt recunoscute, făcându-l o adăugare versatilă în gardeni, atât în zona sa nativă, cât și în alte zone. Un caracter distinctiv al Viburnum furcatum este frunzele verzi lichide care se schimbă în roșu-violet în toamnă, complementate de grupe de floare albă mică în primăvară urmate de merei negre-violete în vară.

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What is Viburnum furcatum?

Viburnum furcatum, cunoscut sub numele de sfântină japoneză, este un arbust decidu. Este nativ din Japonia, Coreea, Insulele Kuril și Sakhalin. Thrives în parte de soare sau umbra și preferă sustrat umed care poate fi lichid (sândal), mediu sau greu (argila).

What is Viburnum furcatum used for?

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

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Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
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Beneficii și dovezi

2 claims · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
  • Traditional-use note: Viburnum furcatum appears in herbal sources around calming and relaxation traditions, often as a tincture. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.

    Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original moderate confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.

  • Viburnum furcatum has been traditionally used in East Asian medicine for digestive issues, such as bloating and cramping. A decoction of the fruit is commonly prepared to support gastrointestinal health.

    The mechanism by which Viburnum furcatum supports digestion is not fully characterised but may involve compounds that interact with gut motility or reduce inflammation in the digestive tract.

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Mixology suggestions

2 drafts
Editorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
Evening Calm
sleep
tea
Traditional bedtime infusion.
Digestive Harmony
digestion
tincture
Historically used for digestive issues.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
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Cultivare

Viburnum furcatum thrivează în parte de soare sau umbra și preferă sustrat umed care poate fi lichid (sândal), mediu sau greu (argila). Hardy din zonele 5-9, acest plant crește până la 3,5 metri înălțime. Pentru propagare, plantul poate fi crescut din semințe sau cutiiere. Fructele Viburnum furcatum sunt comestibile.
Light
Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
5-9
Mature size
3.5 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Viburnum furcatum for the first time

7steps

Start with planting Viburnum furcatum in a beginner-friendly environment.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A young Viburnum furcatum plant, garden gloves, and a trowel.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant Viburnum furcatum in early spring or late fall when the weather is cooler.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Ensure the soil is well-draining with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5, and prepare a hole twice as wide but not deeper than the root ball.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant young Viburnum furcatum from a container into your garden bed, making sure the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water the plant thoroughly after planting and keep the soil moist but not waterlogged during this period.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide partial sun to shade, regular watering, and mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune Viburnum furcatum in late winter before new growth starts to maintain its shape and remove any dead branches.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: The fruit of Viburnum furcatum is edible and can be consumed raw or used in various preparations. It is often eaten fresh but can also be dried for later use.
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

4 native · 0 introduced
Distribution across1 continent· 4 native
Asia2 regions
native (2)JapanSouth Korea
Broader regions
native:Kuril Is., Sakhalin
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Specimen gallery

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Viburnum furcatum (Viburnum furcatum) — botanical photograph
Viburnum furcatum (Viburnum furcatum)
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See also

8 related
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