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Medicinal
Kirengeshoma palmata is a medicinal plant, containing biologically active flavonoids in roots and rhizomes (Zhang X. P., Li X. H., Qiu Y. X. (2006). Genetic diversity of the endangered species Kirengeshoma palmata (Saxifragaceae) in China. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 34:38–47
Zhang X. P., Li X. H., Qiu Y. X. (2006). Genetic diversity of the endangered species Kirengeshoma palmata (Saxifragaceae) in China. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 34:38–47
Geographical distribution
- Asia-Temperate, Eastern Asia, Japan
- Asia-Temperate, Eastern Asia, Korea
Kirengeshoma palmata
Family: HYDRANGEACEAEGenus: Kirengeshoma
Species: palmata
Common names: Palmate Kirengeshoma; Yellow Wax Bells
Distribution summary: Japan & Korea
Habit: Shrub
Habitat: Woodland, dappled shade.
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Far East (L)
Flowering months: October
Reason for growing: Medicinal
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