Laretia acaulis

Taxonomy and growth

Genus

Laretia

Flower type

hermaphrodite

Uses

Material uses

A resin obtained from the stem can be used as a substitute for Galbanum (obtained from Ferula spp.)^[5]. Galbanum has the following used:- The aromatic gum resin 'Galbanum' is obtained from wounds made in the stem^[4]. It is collected by removing soil from around the top of the root and then cutting a slice off the root^[6][3] and can also be obtained from incisions made in the stem^[3]. It is used medicinally and is also an ingredient of incense^[1][6][2][3].

Environment

Range

S. America - Chilean Andes.

Habitat

Not known

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

Cultivation

Not known

References

1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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2. Hill. A. F. Economic Botany. The Maple Press 1952-00-00

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3. Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. 1995-00-00 ISBN 0-7513-020-31

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4. Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin 1984-00-00 ISBN 0-14-046-440-9

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5. Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974-00-00 ISBN 0094579202

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6. Howes. F. N. Vegetable Gums and Resins. Faber

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