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Gratiola pedunculata

a perennial member of the Gratiola genus in the family Scrophulariaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.3 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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Used in the treatment of liver complaints, though it should be used with care[1].

Product or use
Hepatic

Environment

Range
Australia - New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland.
Habitat
Wet or damp sandy to clayey soils[1][2].
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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Not known

References

  1. Lassak. E. V. and McCarthy. T. Australian Medicinal Plants.

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  2. Ewart. A. J. Flora of Victoria.

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  3. Carolin. R. & Tindale. M. Flora of the Sydney Region Reed. Australia. 1993-00-00 ISBN 0730104001

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