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Hemiphragma heterophyllum

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

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.1 m
Spread
1 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Fruit - raw. The bright red ripe fruits are eaten fresh[2].

Plant part
Fruit

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 juice of the plant is applied to cuts and wounds[2].

Product or use
Styptic

Environment

Range
E. Asia - Western Himalayas.
Habitat
Dry slopes[2], forest and scrub at elevations of 1800 - 4000 metres[1][2].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 8+
Soil textures
sandy
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse[1]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out in late spring or early summer. Division of plants in mid spring[1]. Layering. Plants often produce new roots along the stems at the nodes[2]. Cuttings[2].

Cultivation

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Grows best in a warm, sheltered sunny position in a light well-drained soil[1]. Plants are not very cold hardy, tolerating temperatures down to around -7°c[1]. It succeeds outdoors in the milder areas of Britain but elsewhere needs protection from winter cold[1]. A prostrate perennial, forming spreading carpets of growth[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. Manandhar. N. P. Plants and People of Nepal Timber Press. Oregon. 2002-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-527-6

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