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| Identification |
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Genus
Ginkgo
Species
biloba
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
maidenhair tree
ginkgo
bai guo
Family
GINKGOACEAE
Specimen number
S8501
Data source
DyePl p44;MedPl p98
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The inner bark of Ginkgo biloba has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Whitish brown is the most typical color produced by Ginkgo (also known as maidenhair tree). Ginkgo biloba is known as bai guo in Chinese. Ginkgo is used in Japan for dyeing. Common mordants used to fix the color to the fabric when dyeing with this plant include lime and ash.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
vasodilator
antiasthmatic
antiallergenic
anti-inflammatory
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Seeds
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Ginkgo biloba has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as a vasodilator, as an antiasthmatic, as an antiallergenic and as an anti-inflammatory. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. Ginkgo (sometimes called maidenhair tree) is not permitted in some countries. The leaves and the seeds are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Inner bark
Dye color
whitish brown
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Ginkgo biloba probably originates from Japan.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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