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Hemiphragma heterophyllum

Common name:		Family:	Scrophulariaceae
Author:	Wallich.	Botanical references:	200
Synonyms:
Known Hazards:	None known
Range:	E. Asia - Western Himalayas.
Habitat:	Dry slopes[272], forest and scrub at elevations of 1800 - 4000 metres[200, 272].
Edibility Rating (1-5):	2	Medicinal Rating (1-5):	1

Epithets:	From a Dictionary of Botanical Epithets
	heterophyllum = differently leaved;
Systematics:	From a USDA Plants Database
	Order: Scrophulariales. Figwort family

Physical Characteristics

Perennial growing to 0.1m by 1m . It is hardy to zone 8. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs). We rate it 2/5 for edibility and 1/5 for medicinal use.

The plant prefers light (sandy) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It requires moist soil.

Edible Uses

Fruit.

Fruit - raw. The bright red ripe fruits are eaten fresh[272].

Medicinal Uses

Disclaimer

Styptic.

The juice of the plant is applied to cuts and wounds[272].

Other Uses

None known

Cultivation details

Grows best in a warm, sheltered sunny position in a light well-drained soil[200].
Plants are not very cold hardy, tolerating temperatures down to around -7°c[200]. It succeeds outdoors in the milder areas of Britain but elsewhere needs protection from winter cold[200].
A prostrate perennial, forming spreading carpets of growth[200].

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse[200]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out in late spring or early summer.
Division of plants in mid spring[200].
Layering. Plants often produce new roots along the stems at the nodes[272].
Cuttings[272].

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Web References

References for the family Scrophulariaceae.

[CHINA] Data Very detailed botanical/identification info. from the Flora of China.

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References

[200] Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.

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