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Stylophorum lasiocarpum

a perennial member of the Stylophorum genus in the family Papaveraceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.3 m
Spread
0.45 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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Used medicinally. No further details[2].

Product or use
Miscellany

Environment

Range
E. Asia - C. and E. China in Hubei and Sichuan.
Habitat
Woods and scrub[2].
Shade tolerance
partial shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 7+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

Seed - sow in situ from late winter to late spring or late summer to late autumn. Division in March[1].

Cultivation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

Requires a leafy soil in a cool sheltered position[2]. Plants are hardy to around -15°c[2]. Cultivated in China for the medicinal qualities of the thick root which contains a red juice[2]. This species, unlike most members of the family Papaveraceae, transplants without difficulty[3].

References

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

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

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

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