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Dipsacus sativus
  • Fuller's Teasel

a biennial or perennial member of the Dipsacus genus in the family Dipsacaceae.

Niche
  • Unknown
    Unknown
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Functions
  • None
    None
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Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • no shade
    No shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid,neutral,alkaline
    Unknown
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Heavy clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 5
    Zone 5
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Dipsacus sativus has 0 material uses listed
Dipsacus sativus has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Edible uses

There are no edible uses listed for Dipsacus sativus.

Material uses

The dried flower heads are used for carding wool and as a clothes brush for raising the nap on woollen cloth[1][2][3][4]. They are harvested with about 20cm of stem as soon as the flowers wither and are dried for later use[5]. A blue dye is obtained from the dried plant, an indigo substitute[3]. It is water soluble[3]. The colour is yellow when mixed with alum[6].

Unknown part

Brush
Dye

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

The root is diaphoretic, diuretic and stomachic[1]. An infusion is said to strengthen the stomach, create an appetite, remove obstructions of the liver and treat jaundice[5]. The root is harvested in early autumn and dried for later use[1].

The plant has a folk history of use in the treatment of cancer, an ointment made from the roots is used to treat warts, wens and whitlows[5][7].

A homeopathic remedy is made from the flowering plant[1]. It is used in the treatment of skin diseases[1].

Unknown part

Cancer
Diaphoretic
Diuretic
Homeopathy
Stomachic
Warts

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - best sown in early spring in situ[8]. The seed can also be sown from February to May or from August to October. All but the earlier sowings can be made outdoors.

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Cultivation

Succeeds in most soils[9] but prefers clay[10]. Prefers a deep rich soil[4]. Requires a sunny position[4].

A good butterfly plant[11].

Fuller's teasel is occasionally cultivated for its seed head, which is used for carding cloth[9][12][2]. The flowering heads are also much prized by flower arrangers because they keep their colour almost indefinitely when dried[1].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Dipsacus sativus. 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 Dipsacus sativus.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Dipsacus sativus
Genus
Dipsacus
Family
Dipsacaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
Medicinal uses
[1][5][7]
Material uses & Functions
[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Botanic
[13]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
5
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
no shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay, heavy clay
Soil Water Retention
Environmental Tolerances
    Ecosystems
    Native Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Adapted Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Native Geographical Range
    None listed.
    Native Environment
    None listed.
    Ecosystem Niche
    None listed.
    Root Zone Tendancy
    None listed.
    Life
    Deciduous or Evergreen
    ?
    Herbaceous or Woody
    ?
    Life Cycle
    biennial, perennial
    Growth Rate
    ?
    Mature Size
    1.8 x meters
    Fertility
    self fertile
    Pollinators
    Bees, Self
    Flower Colour
    ?
    Flower Type
    hermaphrodite











    References

    1. ? 1.01.11.21.31.41.51.61.7 Chiej. R. Encyclopaedia of Medicinal Plants. MacDonald ISBN 0-356-10541-5 (1984-00-00)
    2. ? 2.02.12.2 Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim (1959-00-00)
    3. ? 3.03.13.23.3 Komarov. V. L. Flora of the USSR. Israel Program for Scientific Translation (1968-00-00)
    4. ? 4.04.14.24.3 Buchanan. R. A Weavers Garden. ()
    5. ? 5.05.15.25.35.4 Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin ISBN 0-14-046-440-9 (1984-00-00)
    6. ? 6.06.1 Niebuhr. A. D. Herbs of Greece. Herb Society of America. (1970-00-00)
    7. ? 7.07.1 Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. ISBN 0-917256-20-4 (1985-00-00)
    8. ? Johnson. C. P. The Useful Plants of Great Britain. ()
    9. ? 9.09.1 F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
    10. ? Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press (1962-00-00)
    11. ? Baines. C. Making a Wildlife Garden. ()
    12. ? Hedrick. U. P. Sturtevant's Edible Plants of the World. Dover Publications ISBN 0-486-20459-6 (1972-00-00)
    13. ? Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)


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