Codonopsis
Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf.
Codonopsis pilosula, also known as Dangshen (Chinese: 党参; pinyin: Dǎngshēn), is a perennial species of flowering plant in the bellflower family.
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Codonopsis pilosula, also known as Dangshen (Chinese: 党参; pinyin: Dǎngshēn), is a perennial species of flowering plant in the bellflower family. It is native to Asia, where it grows in forests, meadows, and scrub.
Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026
Life cycle
From seed to productSeed & germination
The plant is propagated mainly by **seed**: sow fresh or pre-treated seed in loose, moist soil and keep it evenly damp; germination follows within a few weeks.
Seedling & growth
Seedlings establish, forming leaves and roots; growth rate depends on light and moisture.
Flowering
The plant blooms with **bell-shaped green-purple flowers, July–September**; pollination is by insects and wind.
Fruiting & harvest
After flowering the plant sets fruit and seed; **2–3-year-old roots dug in autumn**.
Habitat & conservation
It is native to Asia, where it grows in forests, meadows, and scrub.
Conservation
Codonopsis 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 – Codonopsis pilosula — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Codonopsis pilosula — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q1076269 — Wikidata,