Calystegia hederacea (Convolvulaceae)

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Calystegia hederacea
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The Calystegia hederacea plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan, Korea, Manchuria. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Calystegia hederacea
Family:  Convolvulaceae
Author:  Wallich.

Known Hazards:  Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, at least some, if not all members of this genus are purgative[173], some caution is advised.

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sunny grassy places and thickets in lowland and hills of C. and S. Japan[58].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame in a free draining compost and only just cover. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months at 15°c[138]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in early spring whilst dormant[200].

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