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Pinellia ternata is a highly variable species in morphology and cytology. It differs from other Pinellia species by having bulbils at different parts of the petiole; bulbils on each petiole may be 1, 2, or 3. Pinellia (Ban Xia) Botanical Name: Pinellia ternata. The processed root of pinellia is one of the most important and frequently used herbs in Chinese Medicine to help transform phlegm and stop coughing. As the roots are toxic when raw, they are first soaked and often blended with ginger to further relieve any toxic side-effects. Flowers of Pinellia Ternata (2013) as Lu Yuan; Ultimate Conquest (2013) as Bai Niansheng; Legend of Goddess Luo (2013) as Cao Zhi; Refresh 3+7: Terracotta Warrior and the Lucky Cat (2012) as He Tianze; The War Doesn’t Believe in Tears (2012) as Du Changyou; Youth Melody (2010) as Ning Hao; The Dream of Red Mansions (2010) as Jia Baoyu ? Songs.
As a beginning gardener, I was always sure to check out the ShadeGardening columns on Suite 101, written by Marge Talt. One article thatI found myself referring back to again and again was the one on the genusPinellia. So when I found recently that it had disappeared from Suite101.com, I was eager to get the information back online. With Marge'spermission, the original article is reproduced below. I removed some links toresources that are no longer available, and tweaked the layout to fit withrobsplants.com – the rest is all Marge's!
© Marge Talt, May 16, 2003
Compared to their close cousins, Arisaema, the genus Pinellia'don't get no respect'. This is unfair. While most of them aren't asexotic as many Arisaema, they add their own charm to the shadygarden. Place them near a path so you can see the inflorescence and enjoythe foliage.
Commonly called little green dragons (I've also seen 'falsedragon' used), they thrive in shade in the south but can take more sun innorthern climates. A moist, fertile soil is best, with good drainagebecause they prefer a relatively dry winter rest period.
According to The Pinellia Page on Roy Harold's Arisaema site, theremay be as many as ten species, found primarily in China, Japan and Korea. Of these, four are commonly in cultivation in the US and Europe, listed hereshowing known hardiness zone and low temperature from the IAS hardy aroid listing:
- Pinellia cordata (Zone 4b, Ithaca, NY) -10°F / -23°C
- Pinellia tripartita (Zone 4b, Ithaca, NY) -25°F / -31°C
- Pinellia pedatisecta (Zone 4b, Ithaca, NY) -10°F / -23°C
- Pinellia ternata (Zone 4b, Ithaca, NY) -10°F / -23°C
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Named for Giovanni Vincenzo Pinelli, a sixteenth century Italian, founderof the Botanic Gardens of Naples, Italy, the genus has also been calledAtherurus or Hemicarpurus in the past, according to KrzysztofKozminski's Pinellia page. Propellerhead recycle keygen. A search on the word 'Atherurus' turnsup references to assorted porcupines or hedgehogs. I fail to see theconnection. Super robot taisen 64 gameshark codes.
While seemingly very similar to Arisaema, Roy'sPinellia Page lists the following difference between the two genera:
- Pinellia never has more than one seed per fruit;
- Pinellia seedheads always flop to the ground (someArisaema do this occasionally, but it's not usual); seeds are greenwhen ripe instead of red or orange as in Arisaema;
- Pinellia flower stems always rise directly from the tuber andhave no leaves - this occurs in some Arisaema, but not most of them;
- Pinellia have both male and female flowers in the sameinflorescence, separated by a membrane. The spadix is fused to the back ofthe spathe for some distance. Arisaema are either male or female,depending on their age and growing conditions.
If you have one Pinellia, wait a season and you'll have more. Theyare easily propagated by offset tubers removed in autumn or early spring;seed, which should be sown as soon as it's ripe in a cold frame and leftthere over winter for spring germination, or given a three week coldstratification at 39°F / 4°C, then 68°F / 20°C, after whichit should germinate in a few weeks. You can also plant the small bulbilsthat form on the junction of leaf blade and stalk in late summer.
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Pinellia ternata
Of the commonly available species, Japanese native P. ternata appears to be the one most used in herbal preparations. It's also the one you want to avoid planting in your garden because it hasmajor plans for world domination, accomplished via spreading rhizomes anddropping leaf bulbils all over the map. One source said it's theoreticallycapable of doubling its population in a year. It's naturalized inCalifornia, Connecticut, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia andMaryland, where it has made the Maryland list of invasive exotic plants.
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It will grow in sun or part shade; while preferring rich, moist soil, itwill grow in woodlands, forests, on grassy banks and in fields.
P. ternata, whose common name is crowdipper, has more botanicalsynonyms than I found for any of the other species:
- Arisaema cochinchinense
- Arum dracontium
- Arum ternatum
- Pinellia cochinchinense
- Pinellia tuberifera
- Pinellia wawrae
While it is offered by assorted nurseries (who ought to know better), donot turn this one loose in your garden; save your money for thebetter species.
Pinellia pedatisecta
Of the three species I grow,P. pedatisecta, from northern and western China and Japan, isthe most vigorous. It loves the bed of rotted woodchips it's in andreproduces speedily via seed. In the soft medium, it's very easy to scoopout unwanted plants. I've put a couple in less salubrious soil to see whatthey do there..so far it's curbed their enthusiasm a bit.
While I enjoy this species in my woodland garden, I would not recommendit for the small garden unless a watchful eye is kept on it.
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The pedate leaves with seven to eleven lanceolateleaflets are quite decorative, providing good textural contrast.