Codonopsis javanica

Codonopsis javanica Hook.f. & Thomson, Illustr. Himal. Pl. t. 16 B.

Codonopsis javanica Hook.f. & Thomson, Photo by Hoang Thanh Son

The native range of this species is E. Himalaya to Japan and W. Malesia. It is a climbing tuberous geophyte and grows primarily in the subtropical biome.

Vietnamese name: 

Đảng sâm

Latin name: 

Codonopsis javanica (Blume) Hook.f. et Thoms. – Campanumoea javanica Blume

Family: 

Campanulaceae

Uses: 

Tonic. Cure anemia, jaundice, lymphatic disease, adrenal inflammation; fatigue, poor appetite, cough, stomach pain, lack of milk, loose stools, painful swollen feet (Roots).

Distribution: 

In Vietnam: The tree grows naturally and is also grown in some high mountain areas.

Flowering and fruiting season: 

October-February