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Megacodon stylophorus

a perennial member of the Megacodon genus in the family Gentianaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
2 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Tender young leaves - cooked as a vegetable[2].

Plant part
Leaves

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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A paste of the root is applied as a poultice to wounds and swellings[2].

Product or use
Poultice

Environment

Range
E. Asia - Himalayas tpsouthwestern China.
Habitat
Streamsides and damp pastures[1]. Moist ground amongst shrubs at elvations of 3000 - 4000 metres in Nepal[2].
Shade tolerance
partial shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 7+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
very acid, acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame if this is possible. Otherwise sow it in early spring in a cold frame. Prick the seedlings out into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse or cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division[1].

Cultivation

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Requires a humus rich soil and a cool moist root run in a shelterd position in dappled shade[1]. Plants succeed well on the margins of ponds, close to streams (but not at the water's edge), or in the peat, bog or woodland garden[1]. It is best to give the crowns of the plant some protection such as a mulch of bracken in the winter[1]. Plants are very prone to attack by slugs[1]. A very ornamental plant, especially when planted in groups[2].

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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