Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 6 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830606
Common Names
- Codonopsis Ussuriensis
- Ussuri Codonopsis
- Vine Codonopsis
Description
Codonopsis ussuriensis (also called Chinese bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers and a bell-shaped calyx. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea and is commonly found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Codonopsis ussuriensis is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, digestive problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an antioxidant and to boost the immune system. Non-medicinal uses include as a food source and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Codonopsis ussuriensis has small, bell-shaped, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Codonopsis ussuriensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be planted in spring or fall and should be watered regularly. Fertilize in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Codonopsis ussuriensis
Codonopsis ussuriensis is native to China.
Codonopsis ussuriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Codonopsis ussuriensis?
Codonopsis ussuriensis
What is the common name of Codonopsis ussuriensis?
Ussurian Bellflower
What is the natural habitat of Codonopsis ussuriensis?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Codonopsis genus
Codonopsis affinis,
Codonopsis alpina,
Codonopsis argentea,
Codonopsis benthamii,
Codonopsis bhutanica,
Codonopsis bragaensis,
Codonopsis bulleyana,
Codonopsis canescens,
Codonopsis cardiophylla,
Codonopsis chimiliensis,
Codonopsis chlorocodon,
Codonopsis clematidea,
Codonopsis cordifolioidea,
Codonopsis deltoidea,
Codonopsis farreri,
Codonopsis foetens,
Codonopsis gracilis,
Codonopsis henryi,
Codonopsis hongii,
Codonopsis inflata,
Codonopsis javanica,
Codonopsis kawakamii,
Codonopsis lanceolata,
Codonopsis meleagris,
Codonopsis micrantha,
Codonopsis microtubulosa,
Codonopsis obtusa,
Codonopsis ovata,
Codonopsis pilosula,
Codonopsis purpurea,
Codonopsis rotundifolia,
Codonopsis subglobosa,
Codonopsis subscaposa,
Codonopsis subsimplex,
Codonopsis thalictrifolia,
Codonopsis tsinlingensis,
Codonopsis tubulosa,
Codonopsis ussuriensis,
Codonopsis viridiflora,
Codonopsis viridis,
Codonopsis macrophylla,
Codonopsis bomiensis,
Codonopsis hemisphaerica,
Codonopsis reflexa,
Codonopsis campanulata,
Codonopsis lixianica,
Codonopsis elliptica,
Codonopsis gongshanica,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,