Uses
Edible uses
Notes
Leaves
Root
Material uses
There are no material uses listed for Cardiocrinum cordatum.Medicinal uses(Warning!)
There are no medicinal uses listed for Cardiocrinum cordatum.Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
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Propagation
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Cultivation
The dormant plant is in general hardy to about -10°c but it comes into growth very early in the year, sometimes in February, and the young growth is susceptible to frost damage[10][7]. A monocarpic plant, the bulb takes about 7 years to reach flowering size but then dies after flowering. However, it produces a number of new bulblets at the base and can be propagated by these[6][7]. These bulblets take 3 - 5 years to flower[7]. The flowers are sweetly scented[11]. When planting, only just cover the bulb with leafmould[6]. The bulb is very attractive to slugs, mice and voles and may require protection[7].
Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[8].Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Cardiocrinum cordatum. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Cardiocrinum cordatum.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
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Subspecies
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Full Data
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References
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- ? Grey. C. H. Hardy Bulbs. Williams & Norgate. (1938-00-00)
- ? Phillips. R. and Rix. M. Bulbs Pan Books ISBN 0-330-30253-1 (1989-00-00)
- ? Genders. R. Scented Flora of the World. Robert Hale. London. ISBN 0-7090-5440-8 (1994-00-00)