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Codonopsis benthamii

Botanic Family

Campanulaceae

Author

Hooker f. & Thomson

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Bhutan
• SW Sichuan
• SE Xizang
• NW Yunnan - China
• Assam - India
• N Myanmar
• E. Nepal

Natural Habitats

• Grassland
• forest edge
• scrubland
• streamside
• birch forest
• shrubby grassland. Medicinal uses

Flowering Times

• Jul-Oct (China)

Fruiting Times

• Jul-Oct (China)

Perennial tuberous prostrate, climbing or erect herb with solitary terminal flowers 40mm yellow-green, pale brown-red at base with purple-blue spots inside, capsule 12mm x 16mm

Further References

• Huxley 1992
• Mobot
• FOC
• The Plant List 2
• Kew