Corydalis govaniana
a perennial member of the Corydalis genus in the family Papaveraceae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Genus
- Corydalis
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Fertility
- Self fertile, Bees
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
- Pollinators
- Bees
Uses
Toxicity
Toxicity warning. The historical record reports a hazard for this plant. Do not use it to decide which parts are safe to eat or use medicinally.
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Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, there is a report that Corydalis species are potentially toxic in moderate doses[7].
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 root is alterative, antiperiodic, appetizer, diuretic, skin, tonic[12][6][9]. It is used in the treatment of syphilis and cutaneous affections[12][9]. The entire plant is used in Tibetan medicine, where it is considered to have a sweet and bitter taste with a cooling potency[10]. Antidote, anti-inflammatory, febrifuge and vermifuge, it is used in the treatment of disorders from poisoning, swelling of the limbs and stomach/intestinal pain due to worm infestation[10].
- Product or use
- Alterative
- Product or use
- Antidote
- Product or use
- Antiinflammatory
- Product or use
- Antiperiodic
- Product or use
- Appetizer
- Product or use
- Diuretic
- Product or use
- Febrifuge
- Product or use
- Skin
- Product or use
- Tonic
- Product or use
- VD
- Product or use
- Vermifuge
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - W. Himalayas from Pakistan to E. Nepal.
- Habitat
- Shrubberies and open slopes, 2400 - 4800 metres[11].
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Water
- moderate
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Drainage
- well drained
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Propagation
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Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe, the seed rapidly loses viability if it is allowed to become dry[2]. Surface sow and keep moist, it usually germinates in 1 - 3 months at 15°c[4]. Germinates in spring according to another report[2]. Two months warm, then a cold stratification improves the germination of stored seed[3][4]. Sow the seed thinly so that the seedlings can be allowed to grow undisturbed in the pot for their first year. Apply liquid feed at intervals during their growing season to ensure they are well fed. The seedlings only produce one leaf in their first year of growth[5] and are very prone to damping off[2]. Divide the seedlings into individual pots once they have become dormant and grow them on in a partially shaded area of a greenhouse for at least another year. Plant them out into their permanent positions when they are dormant. Division after flowering.
Cultivation
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We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a moist, well-drained rather light soil, thriving in semi-shade[1]. Grows well in a woodland garden or peat bed. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[8].
References
F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00
? Alpine Garden Society Bulletin. Volume 56. Alpine Garden Society
Rice. G. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 2. Thompson and Morgan. 1988-00-00
Bird. R. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 4. Thompson and Morgan. 1990-00-00
Bird. R. (Editor) Focus on Plants. Volume 5. (formerly 'Growing from seed') Thompson and Morgan. 1991-00-00
Stuart. Rev. G. A. Chinese Materia Medica. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre
Foster. S. & Duke. J. A. A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants. Eastern and Central N. America. Houghton Mifflin Co. 1990-00-00 ISBN 0395467225
Thomas. G. S. Perennial Garden Plants J. M. Dent & Sons, London. 1990-00-00 ISBN 0 460 86048 8
Chopra. R. N., Nayar. S. L. and Chopra. I. C. Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants (Including the Supplement). Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi. 1986-00-00
Tsarong. Tsewang. J. Tibetan Medicinal Plants Tibetan Medical Publications, India 1994-00-00 ISBN 81-900489-0-2
Polunin. O. and Stainton. A. Flowers of the Himalayas. Oxford Universtiy Press 1984-00-00
Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974-00-00 ISBN 0094579202