Paederia scandens (Rubiaceae) Deciduous climber

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Paederia scandens
Deciduous climber
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The Paederia scandens plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. chinensis. P. wilsonii.

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Latin Name:  Paederia scandens
Family:  Rubiaceae
Author:  (Lour.)Merril.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Thickets and thin woods in lowland and low elevations in mountains all over Japan[58].

Medicinal Information: The plant is anodyne, antivinous, carminative, depurative, vermifuge[147, 218]. The leaves are antirheumatic[218]. They are used to increase infertility and treat paralysis[218]. A decoction of the whole plant is used in the treatment of abdominal pain, abscesses, arthritis, overeating etc[147, 218].

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