Pogantherum crinitum
a perennial member of the Pogantherum genus in the family Gramineae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Gramineae
- Genus
- Pogantherum
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 0.3 m
- 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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The whole plant is depurative, diuretic and febrifuge[1]. A decoction is used in the treatment of urinary tract infections, fevers due to influenza, jaundice and oedema[1].
- Product or use
- Depurative
- Product or use
- Diuretic
- Product or use
- Febrifuge
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - China, Japan and India.
- Habitat
- Rocky cliffs and road banks in lowland areas of central and southern Japan[3]. Open places in sandy soils at elevations of 500 - 1700 metres in Nepal[2].
- 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
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Seed -
Cultivation
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Not known
References
? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X
Manandhar. N. P. Plants and People of Nepal Timber Press. Oregon. 2002-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-527-6
Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution 1965-00-00