Strobilanthes cusia
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| Strobilanthes cusia | |
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| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 2' |
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| Tea: | Yes |
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Strobilanthes cusia
Propagation: Seed
Cultivation: This species is not very cold tolerant and generally requires greenhouse treatment in Britain[1].
Cultivated as a dye plant in China and India[1][2].
Range: E. Asia - China, Japan and India.
Habitat: Hilly areas[3].
Medicinal: The roots and leaves are depurative and febrifuge[3]. A decoction is used in the treatment of epidemic mumps, sore throat, erysipelas and fever-caused rashes[3].
Usage: The plant yields a blue dye[1][2]. The part used is not specified[K].
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Chittendon, Fred. RHS Dictionary of Plants. Oxford University Press, 1951.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Gamble, James. A Manual of Indian Timbers. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, 1972.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Revolutionary Health Committee of Hunan Province. A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press.