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'''''Houttuynia cordata''''', the sole species in the genus '''''Houttuynia''''', is a [[flowering plant]] native to [[Japan]], southern [[China]] and [[Southeast Asia]], where it grows in moist, shady places.
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Houttuynia (M. Houttuyn, of Amsterdam, writer on natural history in 1774-1783). Saururaceae. One oriental species, the Californian species being now referred to Anemopsis (p. 287, Vol. I). H. cordaia, Thunb., is a perennial herb, growing ½ -3 ft. high, from a creeping rootstock. from Himalaya to China and Japan: st. leafy, nearly simple, angular: lvs. alternate, simple, broadly ovate-cordate, 5-nerved: fls. very small, naked, in a short spike; stamens 3; short spike subtended by a corolla-like spathe in 4 ovate spreading white parts. B.M. 2731. G.W. 11, p. 385. — Grows in ditches along waysides, up to 5,000 ft. in India. Perhaps to be recommended for moist places in mild climates. L. H. B.
 
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''Houttuynia'' is a [[herbaceous]] [[perennial plant]] growing to between 20 and 80 cm. The proximal part of the stem is trailing and produces [[adventitious root]]s, while the distal part of the stem grows vertically. The [[Leaf|leaves]] are alternate, broadly heart-shaped, 4-9 cm long and 3-8 cm broad. [[Flower]]s are greenish-yellow, borne on a terminal spike 2-3 cm long with 4-6  large white basal [[bract]]s.
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Houttuynia (M. Houttuyn, of Amsterdam, writer on natural history in 1774-1783). Saururaceae. One oriental species, the Californian species being now referred to Anemopsis (p. 287, Vol. I). H. cordaia, Thunb., is a perennial herb, growing ½ -3 ft. high, from a creeping rootstock. from Himalaya to China and Japan: st. leafy, nearly simple, angular: lvs. alternate, simple, broadly ovate-cordate, 5-nerved: fls. very small, naked, in a short spike; stamens 3; short spike subtended by a corolla-like spathe in 4 ovate spreading white parts. B.M. 2731. G.W. 11, p. 385. — Grows in ditches along waysides, up to 5,000 ft. in India. Perhaps to be recommended for moist places in mild climates.
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[[Image:Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'.jpg|thumb|left|''Houttuynia cordata'' '''Chameleon''']]
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'''''Houttuynia cordata''''' ({{zh-cpl|c=[[wiktionary:鱼|鱼]][[wiktionary:腥|腥]][[wiktionary:草|草]]|p=yúxīng cǎo|l=fishy-smell herb}}), the sole species in the genus '''''Houttuynia''''', is a [[flowering plant]] native to [[Japan]], southern [[China]] and [[Southeast Asia]], where it grows in moist, shady places.
 
  
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''Houttuynia'' is a [[herbaceous]] [[perennial plant]] growing to between 20 and 80 cm. The proximal part of the stem is trailing and produces [[adventitious root]]s, while the distal part of the stem grows vertically. The [[Leaf|leaves]] are alternate, broadly heart-shaped, 4-9 cm long and 3-8 cm broad. [[Flower]]s are greenish-yellow, borne on a terminal spike 2-3 cm long with 4-6  large white basal [[bract]]s.
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The plant grows well in moist to wet soil and even slightly submerged in water in partial or full sun. Plants can become invasive in gardens and difficult to eradicate. Propagation is via division.
  
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The plant grows well in moist to wet soil and even slightly submerged in water in partial or full sun. Plants can become invasive in gardens and difficult to eradicate. Propagation is via division.
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''Houttuynia'' in temperate gardens is usually in one of its cultivated forms, including: '''Chameleon''' (synonymous with ''H.c.'' 'Court Jester', ''H.c.'' 'Tricolour', ''H.c.'' 'Variegata') this variety is slightly less vigorous then the species and has leaves broadly edged in yellow and flecked with red; '''Flore Pleno''' has masses of white bracts and the vigour of the parent species.
 
  
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Grown as a [[leaf vegetable]], particularly in Vietnam, where it is called ''giấp cá'' or ''diếp cá'' and is used as a fresh herbal garnish. The leaf has an unusual taste that is often described as ''fishy'' (earning it the nickname "fish mint"), so it is not enjoyed as universally as basil, mint, or other more commonly used herbs.
 
  
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'''Houttuynia''' is also used in [[herbal medicine]]. The beverage ''dokudami cha'' ([[Japanese language|Japanese]]: ドクダミ茶; literally &quot;Houttuynia cordata tea&quot;) is an infusion made from Houttuynia cordata leaves, [[Oolong tea]] leaves, and [[Job's Tears]].<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.katagiri.com/ctlg/le.html|title=Beverage|publisher=KATAGIRI & CO.INC.|accessdate=2006-10-04}}</ref>
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''Houttuynia'' in temperate gardens is usually in one of its cultivated forms, including: '''Chameleon''' (synonymous with ''H.c.'' 'Court Jester', ''H.c.'' 'Tricolour', ''H.c.'' 'Variegata') this variety is slightly less vigorous then the species and has leaves broadly edged in yellow and flecked with red; '''Flore Pleno''' has masses of white bracts and the vigour of the parent species.
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In the southwestern Chinese provinces of [[Yunnan]], [[Guizhou]], and [[Sichuan]], roots are used as a [[root vegetable]]. English names include '''heartleaf''' and '''lizardtail'''.
 
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*[http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=115808 Flora of China: ''Houttuynia'']
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* [http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/dpi/nrenfa.nsf/linkview/f216f1127f360407ca2571540023ae005e3946e74d2db314ca257210000a4a12 Asian Vegetables (with photo)]
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Image:Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'.jpg|''Houttuynia cordata'' '''Chameleon'''
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*''Flora, The Gardener's Bible'', ABC Publishing, Ultimo, NSW, Australia, 2006 ISBN 0 7333 1439 2
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*[[Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture]], by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963
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<!--- xxxxx  *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432  -->
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<!--- xxxxx  *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608  -->
  
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Latest revision as of 18:38, 12 January 2010


Houttuynia cordata


Plant Characteristics
Cultivation
Scientific Names

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Houttuynia cordata, the sole species in the genus Houttuynia, is a flowering plant native to Japan, southern China and Southeast Asia, where it grows in moist, shady places.

Houttuynia is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to between 20 and 80 cm. The proximal part of the stem is trailing and produces adventitious roots, while the distal part of the stem grows vertically. The leaves are alternate, broadly heart-shaped, 4-9 cm long and 3-8 cm broad. Flowers are greenish-yellow, borne on a terminal spike 2-3 cm long with 4-6 large white basal bracts.


Read about Houttuynia in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture 

Houttuynia (M. Houttuyn, of Amsterdam, writer on natural history in 1774-1783). Saururaceae. One oriental species, the Californian species being now referred to Anemopsis (p. 287, Vol. I). H. cordaia, Thunb., is a perennial herb, growing ½ -3 ft. high, from a creeping rootstock. from Himalaya to China and Japan: st. leafy, nearly simple, angular: lvs. alternate, simple, broadly ovate-cordate, 5-nerved: fls. very small, naked, in a short spike; stamens 3; short spike subtended by a corolla-like spathe in 4 ovate spreading white parts. B.M. 2731. G.W. 11, p. 385. — Grows in ditches along waysides, up to 5,000 ft. in India. Perhaps to be recommended for moist places in mild climates.


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Describe the plant here...

Cultivation

The plant grows well in moist to wet soil and even slightly submerged in water in partial or full sun. Plants can become invasive in gardens and difficult to eradicate. Propagation is via division.

Propagation

Pests and diseases

Varieties

Houttuynia in temperate gardens is usually in one of its cultivated forms, including: Chameleon (synonymous with H.c. 'Court Jester', H.c. 'Tricolour', H.c. 'Variegata') this variety is slightly less vigorous then the species and has leaves broadly edged in yellow and flecked with red; Flore Pleno has masses of white bracts and the vigour of the parent species.

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  • Houttuynia cordata Chameleon

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