Panax pseudo-ginseng notoginseng San Qi (Araliaceae)

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Panax pseudo-ginseng notoginseng
San Qi
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The Panax pseudo-ginseng notoginseng plant species is found in E. Asia - China to the Himalayas and Burma. It is a member of the Araliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as San Qi.

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Latin Name:  Panax pseudo-ginseng notoginseng
Common Name:  San Qi
Family:  Araliaceae
Author:  (Burkill.)Hoo.&Tseng.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Forests and shrubberies, 2100 - 4300 metres in Central Nepal in the Himalayas[51].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow in a shady position in a cold frame preferrably as soon as it is ripe, otherwise as soon as the seed is obtained. It can be very slow and erratic to germinate. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a shady position in the greenhouse or frame for at least their first winter. Make sure the pots are deep enough to accomodate the roots. Plant out into their permanent positions in late summer. Division in spring.

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