Uses
Toxic parts
This plant is probably fairly poisonous. The rhizomes contain potentially poisonous alkaloids that are similar to Atropa belladonna
[1].
Edible uses
There are no edible uses listed for Scopolia carniolica.
Material uses
There are no material uses listed for Scopolia carniolica.
The dried root is hypnotic, mydriatic and narcotic
[2][3][4]. It causes a sleep that resembles normal sleep
[2]. The medicinal activity of this plant resembles belladonna (Atropa belladonna) but it is more narcotic
[3]. It is used internally in the treatment of chronic diarrhoea, dysentery, stomach ache and manic-depressive states
[5]. A very toxic plant, it should only be used under the supervision of a qualified practitioner
[5]. The root is harvested in the autumn and normally processed for extraction of the alkaloids which are used in the pharmaceutical industry
[5].
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse[K]. The seed is best sown in the autumn
[6]. Germination is quick and easy[K]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots once they are large enough to handle and plant them out in the summer[K].
Division in spring
[6]. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in a cold frame, planting them out once they are well established in the summer.
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Cultivation
Prefers a light, fertile, well-drained dry soil in a shady position
[7][1].
A very ornamental plant
[7], it is occasionally cultivated for its medicinal uses
[3].
Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Scopolia carniolica. 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 Scopolia carniolica.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
This table shows all the data stored for this plant.
Taxonomy
Binomial name
Scopolia carniolica
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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References
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? 7.07.1 F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
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