Lancea tibetica
a perennial member of the Lancea genus in the family Scrophulariaceae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Genus
- Lancea
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 0.1 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 flowers, leaves and fruit are used in Tibetan medicine, they are said to have a sweet and bitter taste with a cooling potency[1]. They are used in the treatment of pulmonary disorders[1]. The fruit is used to treat heart disorders and retention of the menses, whilst the leaves are used for healing wounds[1].
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - Himalayas from India, Bhutan and Sikkim to China and Mongolia.
- Habitat
- Grassland, sparse forests, along streams at elevations of 2000 - 4500 metres in western China[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
Cultivation
This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.
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References
Tsarong. Tsewang. J. Tibetan Medicinal Plants Tibetan Medical Publications, India 1994-00-00 ISBN 81-900489-0-2
Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/