Levisticum chinensis | Chuan Xiong | Various
Levisticum chinensis belongs to the plant family UMBELLIFER and Genus Levisticum This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Levisticum chinensis does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Levisticum chinensis so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Levisticum chinensis chuan xiong is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Levisticum chinensis has been used in traditional herbal healing as either an emmenagogue or a gynecologic. Chuan xiong (as it's known in Chinese) is not safe for use during pregnancy. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the aerial parts.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.