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Commemorative

Reineckea carnea Kunth. Convallariaceae Distribution: China Named for Joseph Heinrich Julius Reinecke (1799-1871) of Berlin (Stearn, 1994).
Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes. link

Medicinal

In traditional herbal medicine: The root is an appetizer, is cardiotonic and vulnerary[178, 218]. Strengthens the memory[178, 218].
http://www.pfaf.org, https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Reineckia+carnea

Geographical distribution

  • Asia-Temperate, China
  • Asia-Temperate, Eastern Asia, Japan

Reineckea carnea (Andrews) Kunth

Family: ASPARAGACEAE
Genus: Reineckea
Species: carnea (Andrews) Kunth
Common names: Liriope Hyacinth
Distribution summary: China, Japan
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: Dry grassland, scrub, meadows, open woodland, roadsides
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Far East (L)
Reason for growing: Commemorative, medicinal


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