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Morina coulteriana

a perennial member of the Morina genus in the family Morinaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Genus
Morina
Life cycle
perennial
Height
1 m

Uses

Material uses

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The plant is used as an incense[3]. No more details are given.

Product or use
Incense

Environment

Range
E. Asia - Himalayas - Pakistan to China..
Habitat
Steep grassy slopes in rather dry valleys, 2400 - 3600 metres[8][5].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 6+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in individual pots to minimize disturbance to the tap root. Overwinter in a well ventilated cold frame[7]. Sow stored seed in early spring in a cold frame[2]. Plant out into their permanent positions in the summer when the plants are at least 15cm tall. Division in spring is possible but very difficult. Divided plants are often extremely slow to re-establish[7]. It is best carried out immediately after the plant flowers[6]. Root cuttings in individual pots in November. Plants are quick to produce foliage but slow to form roots. They are best left in pots for 12 months before planting out[4].

Cultivation

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Requires a fertile, humus-rich, moisture retentive but well-drained sandy or gritty soil in a sunny position[1][2][7]. Best with a little shade and shelter from high winds[1]. Prefers a slightly acid soil[4]. Plants are hardy to at least -20°c[5]. Resentful of root disturbance, plants should be placed in their final positions as soon as possible[5]. A long-lived perennial, its flowers are sweetly scented[5].

References

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

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  2. Sanders. T. W. Popular Hardy Perennials. Collingridge 1926-00-00

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  3. Singh. Dr. G. and Kachroo. Prof. Dr. P. Forest Flora of Srinagar. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh 1976-00-00

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  4. Bird. R. (Editor) Focus on Plants. Volume 5. (formerly 'Growing from seed') Thompson and Morgan. 1991-00-00

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  5. Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Perennials Volumes 1 and 2. Pan Books 1991-00-00 ISBN 0-330-30936-9

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  6. Brickell. C. The RHS Gardener's Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd. 1990-00-00 ISBN 0-86318-386-7

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  7. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  8. Polunin. O. and Stainton. A. Flowers of the Himalayas. Oxford Universtiy Press 1984-00-00

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