Introduction to Houttuynia cordata, Houttuynia cordata propagation method

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1. Morphological characteristics

2. Growth habits

3. Efficacy

4. Reproduction methods

The stems of Houttuynia Cordata are flat cylindrical, and the plant height is about 30-50 cm. The leaves are alternate, oval or broad-ovate in shape, some curled and shrunken, and bloom in summer, with spikes at the top. It is raw, has 4 bracts in the petals, is white in color, and can also produce nearly spherical capsules. Houttuynia cordata likes to grow in warm, moist places and grows best in fertile sandy loam. Houttuynia Cordata has the efficacy of clearing away heat and detoxifying, draining pus, and being a diuretic.

1. Morphological characteristics

The stems of Houttuynia cordata are flat cylindrical, some are slightly twisted, the color of the surface is brownish-yellow, and there are many longitudinal ribs on it. The nodes are obvious and the height of the entire plant is about 30-50 cm. The leaves are alternate, thin and papery, with obvious glandular spots on the back. The leaves are oval or broad-ovate in shape, some curled and wrinkled. The surface color is dark yellow-green to dark brown, and the color below is gray-green. The petiole Not long, about 1-3.5 cm in length. Houttuynia cordata blooms in summer with terminal spikes. The flowers are relatively small. The petals have 4 bracts and are white in color. They can also produce nearly spherical capsules.

2. Growth Habits

Houttuynia cordata likes to grow in warm places, prefers moisture, and cannot tolerate drought, so water cannot be lost. The soil requirements are not strict, but it grows best in fertile sandy loam and cannot grow in clay.

3. Efficacy

Houttuynia cordata is not only edible, but also has certain efficacies. This herb is cold in nature and can clear away heat and detoxify. It can also expel pus and be a diuretic. It has antibacterial and antiviral effects and can improve people’s health. Immunity.

IV. Propagation method

There are many ways to propagate Houttuynia cordata, including sowing, dividing, and cutting. However, the germination rate of sowing is low, so this method is not commonly used.

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