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Begonia palmata

a perennial member of the Begonia genus in the family Begoniaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Genus
Begonia
Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.6 m
Flower type
monoecious

Uses

Edible uses

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Leaves - cooked[3].

Plant part
Leaves

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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The roots are antiphlogistic and astringent. They stimulate blood circulation[2]. A decoction is used in the treatment of haematemesis, amenorrhoea and traumatic stagnant blood collection[2].

Product or use
Antiphlogistic
Product or use
Astringent

Environment

Range
E. Asia - S. China, Himalayas
Habitat
Damp shady places[2].
Shade tolerance
partial shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - surface sow in a greenhouse and keep the compost moist in a light position. The seed can be very slow to germinate, sometimes taking a year or more[1]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division Basal cuttings from tubers in spring.

Cultivation

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Requires a well-drained soil[4]. Plants do not require high light intensities[4]. Prefers a pH between 6 and 7[4]. Plants are probably not winter hardy outdoors in Britain, though they are worth trying in a sheltered woodland position in the milder areas of the country.

References

  1. Rice. G. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 2. Thompson and Morgan. 1988-00-00

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  2. ? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X

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  3. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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  4. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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