Lepidogrammitis drymoglossoides
a member of the Lepidogrammitis genus in the family Polypodiaceae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus
- Lepidogrammitis
- 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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Antitussive, depurative and febrifuge[1].
- Product or use
- Antitumor
- Product or use
- Depurative
- Product or use
- Febrifuge
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - China.
- Habitat
- Shady and damp rock cliffs[1].
- Shade tolerance
- partial 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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We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will succeed outdoors in Britain, though judging by its native range it is likely to succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country. It is likely to require at least some shade and a humid atmosphere.
References
? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X