Dysosma auranticocaulis
a perennial member of the Dysosma genus in the family Berberidaceae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Genus
- Dysosma
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
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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The plant is slightly toxic[1].
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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Antiphlogistic, depurative[1].
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - China.
- Habitat
- Damp shady spots in alpine forests[1].
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Water
- moderate
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Propagation
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Seed -
Cultivation
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None known
References
? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X