Practical
Plants

Strobilanthes cusia

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.6 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.

The roots and leaves are depurative and febrifuge[3]. A decoction is used in the treatment of epidemic mumps, sore throat, erysipelas and fever-caused rashes[3].

Product or use
Depurative
Product or use
Febrifuge

Material uses

The plant yields a blue dye[1][2]. The part used is not specified[K].

Product or use
Dye

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China, Japan and India.
Habitat
Hilly areas[3].
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

Seed -

Cultivation

This species is not very cold tolerant and generally requires greenhouse treatment in Britain[1]. Cultivated as a dye plant in China and India[1][2].

References

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

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  2. Gamble. J. S. A Manual of Indian Timbers. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh 1972-00-00

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  3. ? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X

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  4. Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution 1965-00-00

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