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Phlomis umbrosa

a perennial member of the Phlomis genus in the family Labiatae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Labiatae
Genus
Phlomis
Life cycle
perennial
Height
1 m
Fertility
Insects
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects

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 root contains several medially active compounds and has been shown to exert a protective influence on the liver[3]. It is used as a haemostatic in Korea and in treating tineapedis[3].

Product or use
Hepatic
Product or use
Haemostatic

Environment

Range
E. Asia - northern China, Korea.
Habitat
Forests, grassy slopes, streamsides, thickets and wet areas at elevations of 700 - 3200 metres in China[2].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 7+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. The seed germinates quickly, prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on for their first year in a greenhouse. Plant them out in early summer. Division of the tubers in spring or autumn[1]. Be careful not to damage the tubers[1]. If dividing in the autumn, it is best to store the tubers in a cool but frost-free place over the winter, planting them out in the spring. Spring divisions can be planted out straight away into their permanent positions.

Cultivation

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Requires a well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds[1]. Plants are hardy to at least -5°c[1], probably more. A variable species, there are several sub-species[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. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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  3. Medicinal Plants in the Republic of Korea World Health Organisation, Manila 1998-00-00 ISBN 92 9061 120 0

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