Anemarrhena
Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge
Anemarrhena is a plant genus in family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae. It has only one species, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, native to China and Mongolia.
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Anemarrhena is a plant genus in family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae. It has only one species, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, native to China and Mongolia. Some authors have placed it in its own family, Anemarrhenaceae.
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Life cycle
From seed to productRhizome planting
One- to two-year-old **rhizomes** are cut into 2–3-bud setts, treated against rot and planted where drainage is good.
Sprouting
The rhizome roots down and shoots push through the soil; the plant begins photosynthesising and storing reserves.
Growth & flowering
In season the plant opens **pale purple tubular flowers, May–July**, adding colour and nectar for insects.
New rhizomes & harvest
After a full growing season the plant retreats to its storage organ; **three-year-old rhizomes dug in autumn**.
Uses
- Nourishes yin, clears heat and fire.
- Moistens dryness; used for fever and thirst.
- Relieves cough from lung heat.
- Calms restlessness.
- Used to support diabetes and fluid balance.
Habitat & conservation
It has only one species, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, native to China and Mongolia.
Conservation
Anemarrhena has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Anemarrhena — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Anemarrhena asphodeloides — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q4379 — Wikidata,