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Metaplexis japonica Deciduous climber (1 Page of 5) The Metaplexis japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan. It is a member of the Asclepiadaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. chinensis. M. stauntonii. Pergularia japonica. Urostelma chinense. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Metaplexis japonica Family: Asclepiadaceae Author: (Thunb.)Mak. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: Mature Width: Habitat: Sunny slopes and thickets in hills and low mountains[58].
Medicinal Information: The seed and the leaves are haemostatic and tonic[178, 218]. The hairs on the seeds are styptic whilst the pounded leaves are applied to abscesses and swelllings[218].
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