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Pseudowintera axillaris

Heropito

a perennial woody evergreen member of the Pseudowintera genus in the family Winteraceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Foliage
evergreen
Woodiness
woody
Height
7.5 m
Spread
7.5 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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Anodyne, aromatic, astringent, tonic[7][2].

Product or use
Anodyne
Product or use
Aromatic
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Astringent
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Tonic

Material uses

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Wood - red. Used in inlay work[7][2].

Product or use
Wood

Environment

Range
New Zealand.
Habitat
Lowland and lower montane forests between latitudes 35 and 42°south in North and South Islands[6].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral
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 the autumn in a cold frame[5], but it can also be sown in the spring[5]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in light shade in the cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Consider giving the plants some protection from the cold for at least their first winter outdoors. Cuttings of greenwood in the summer[5]. Layering.

Cultivation

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Prefers a cool moist position in a well-drained but moisture-retentive humus-rich soil[3][5]. Dislikes lime[3][5]. Succeeds in sun or part shade[5]. Not very hardy in Britain, it succeeds outdoors in the milder areas of the country[1]. Grows well in light woodland[3]. Plants tolerate pruning if this is needed[4].

References

  1. Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray 1981-00-00

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  2. Laing. and Blackwell. Plants of New Zealand. Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd 1907-00-00

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  3. Thomas. G. S. Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos. Murray 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-7195-5043-2

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

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  6. Allan. H. H. Flora of New Zealand. Government Printer, Wellington. 1961-00-00

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  7. Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974-00-00 ISBN 0094579202

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