Uses
Edible uses
There are no edible uses listed for Lithospermum erythrorhizon.
Material uses
A purple dye is obtained from the root
[1][2][3]. It is harvested in the spring
[4]. It is much liked but the colour is fugitive and production costs high
[5].
All parts of the plant are antitumor, cardiotonic, contraceptive, depurative and febrifuge
[6][5][7][3][8]. It is used internally in the treatment of irritant skin conditions, measles, chicken pox, boils, carbuncles, hepatitis and skin cancer
[8]. Externally it is used to treat nappy rash, burns, cuts, wounds, abscesses, eczema and haemorrhoids
[6][5][7][3][8]. The plant is an ingredient of commercial skin care creams
[8]. The plants are harvested when in flower, the roots in the autumn
[8]. They are dried for later use
[8].
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Cuttings.
Division in the autumn
[8].
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Cultivation
Requires a warm sunny position in a moderately fertile well-drained soil
[9][10]. Prefers a neutral to alkaline soil and also succeeds in partial shade
[8].
Plants are hardy to at least -15°c[8].
This species is cultivated in Japan
[1] (as a dye plant?).
Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Lithospermum erythrorhizon. 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 Lithospermum erythrorhizon.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
This table shows all the data stored for this plant.
Taxonomy
Binomial name
Lithospermum erythrorhizon
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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? 1.01.11.2 Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim (1959-00-00)
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? 2.02.1 Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable ISBN 0094579202 (1974-00-00)
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? 3.03.13.23.33.4 Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. ISBN 0-917256-20-4 (1985-00-00)
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? 4.04.1 Stuart. Rev. G. A. Chinese Materia Medica. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre ()
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? 5.05.15.25.35.4 Kariyone. T. Atlas of Medicinal Plants. ()
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? 6.06.16.2 ? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X ()
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? 7.07.17.2 Yeung. Him-Che. Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas. Institute of Chinese Medicine, Los Angeles (1985-00-00)
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? 8.08.18.28.38.48.58.68.78.88.9 Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. ISBN 0-7513-020-31 (1995-00-00)
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? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
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? Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
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? Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution (1965-00-00)
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? [Flora of China] (1994-00-00)
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