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Megacodon stylophorus

Common name:		Family:	Gentianaceae
Author:	(C.B.Clarke.)H.Sm.	Botanical references:	200
Synonyms:
Known Hazards:	None known
Range:	E. Asia - Himalayas tpsouthwestern China.
Habitat:	Streamsides and damp pastures[200]. Moist ground amongst shrubs at elvations of 3000 - 4000 metres in Nepal[272].
Edibility Rating (1-5):	2	Medicinal Rating (1-5):	1

Epithets:	From a Dictionary of Botanical Epithets
	stylophorus = with styles
Systematics:	From a USDA Plants Database
	Order: Gentianales. Gentian family

Physical Characteristics

Perennial growing to 2m. It is hardy to zone 7. It is in flower from July to August. 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), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soil. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It requires moist or wet soil.

Edible Uses

Leaves.

Tender young leaves - cooked as a vegetable[272].

Medicinal Uses

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Poultice.

A paste of the root is applied as a poultice to wounds and swellings[272].

Other Uses

None known

Cultivation details

Requires a humus rich soil and a cool moist root run in a shelterd position in dappled shade[200]. Plants succeed well on the margins of ponds, close to streams (but not at the water's edge), or in the peat, bog or woodland garden[200].
It is best to give the crowns of the plant some protection such as a mulch of bracken in the winter[200].
Plants are very prone to attack by slugs[200].
A very ornamental plant, especially when planted in groups[272].

Propagation

Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame if this is possible. Otherwise sow it in early spring in a cold frame. Prick the seedlings out into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse or cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Division[200].

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Web References

References for the family Gentianaceae.

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

See the PFAF Links Pages for other sources.

Also try Photos and info from the The Plants Database which has 14,000 images.

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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