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Erysimum repandum

Bushy Wallflower

an annual member of the Erysimum genus in the family Brassicaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
annual
Height
0.6 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

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 plant is used in Spain as an antiscorbutic[2]. The seeds are used in the treatment of fevers[2].

Product or use
Antiscorbutic
Product or use
Febrifuge

Environment

Range
Central and Southern Europe. A casual in Britain.
Habitat
A weed of cultivated ground[1]. Railrads and roadsides, in various soils[3].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 6+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow spring in situ[1]. Germination should take place within 3 weeks. The flowering season can be extended by making a succession of sowings from spring to early summer[1]. An autumn sowing should overwinter in many parts of the country and would provide flowering plants in the spring.

Cultivation

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Requires a position in full sun in a well-drained approximately neutral soil[1]. Acid soils should be given some lime[1]. Plants are generally tolerant of poor soils[1].

References

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

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  2. 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

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  3. Diggs, Jnr. G.M.; Lipscomb. B. L. & O'Kennon. R. J Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas Botanical Research Institute, Texas. 1999-00-00 http://artemis.austincollege.edu/acad/bio/gdiggs/NCTXpdf.htm

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