Uses
Toxic parts
Large quantities of the leaves are said to be hallucinogenic. Blanching the leaves removes this hallucinatory component
[1]. (This report does not make clear what it means by blanching, it could be excluding light from the growing shoots or immersing in boiling water[K].)
Edible uses
Notes
Leaves and young shoots - cooked. They must be consumed when very young or else they become fibrous[K].
Flowers and flower buds - raw or cooked
[2]. The flower buds contain about 43mg vitamin C per 100g, 983 IU vitamin A and 3.1% protein
[1].
Material uses
The tough dried foliage is plaited into cord and used for making footwear
[1].
The juice of the roots is an effective antidote in cases of arsenic poisoning
[1].
A tea made from the boiled roots is used as a diuretic
[1].
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Seed - sow in the middle of spring in a greenhouse. Germination is usually fairly rapid and good. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Grow the plants on for their first winter in a greenhouse and plant out in late spring[K].
Division in spring or after flowering in late summer or autumn
[3]. Division is very quick and easy, succeeding at almost any time of the year[K]. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
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Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. This species is not mentioned in a monograph of the genus
[1], so its authenticity must be questioned. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Succeeds in most soils[4], including dry ones, preferring a rich moist soil[1]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Succeeding in sun or shade, it produces more flowers in a sunny position though these flowers can be shorter-lived in very sunny positions[1]. Succeeds in short grass if the soil is moist[4]. Prefers a pH between 6 and 7[3].
Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[3].
Individual flowers only live for one day[1].
Plants take a year or two to become established after being moved[4].
Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[5].
The plants are very susceptible to slug and snail damage, the young growth in spring is especially at risk
[3].
Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Hemerocallis bulbiferum. 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 Hemerocallis bulbiferum.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Hemerocallis bulbiferum
Imported References
Material uses & Functions
Uses
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
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.
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