Sapium japonicum
Herb latin name: Sapium japonicum,Sapium japonicum Extract
Latin name: Sapium japonicum
Synonyms: Excoecaria japonica, Stillingia japonica
Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Thin woods in the lowlands and mountains of C. and S. Japan. Propagation of Sapium japonicum: Seed - do not cold stratify the seeHabitat of the herb: the herb: Thin woods in the lowlands and mountains of C. and S. Japan.
Propagation of Sapium japonicum: Seed - do not cold stratify the seed since this can lead to secondary dormancy. Sown in April in a warm greenhouse, it usually germinates within 4 weeks. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Overwinter in a greenhouse for at least their first 2 winters and plant out in late spring. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame.
Cultivation of the herb: Thin woods in the lowlands and mountains of C. and S. Japan.
Medicinal use of Sapium japonicum: None known
Known hazards of Sapium japonicum: The sap is poisonous.
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