Thalictrum foliolosum
| Thalictrum foliolosum | |
| Light: |   |
| Moisture: |  |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 8' |
| Open Woods Forest | |
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| Tea: | Yes |
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Thalictrum foliolosum
Propagation: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn in a cold frame[K]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
The seed can also be sown in an outdoor seedbed in spring[1]. Plant them into their permanent positions the following spring.
Division in spring as new growth commences or in the autumn[1]. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a greenhouse or cold frame until they are growing away well. Plant them out in the summer or the following spring.
Cultivation: We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Succeeds in most fairly good soils in sun or semi-shade[2][1].
Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[3].
A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[4].
Range: E. Asia - Himalayas.
Habitat: Forests and shrubberies at elevations of 1300 - 3400 metres from Kashmir to S.E. Tibet and Burma, especially in Nepal[5].
Medicinal: The root is antiperiodic, diuretic, febrifuge, ophthalmic, purgative, salve, stomachic and tonic[6][7][8][9][10]. It is considered to be a good remedy for atonic dyspepsia and is also useful in treating peptic ulcers, indigestion, fevers, toothache, haemorrhoids and for convalescence after acute diseases[9][10]. It is a valuable remedy for ophthalmia[9][10].
The juice of the leaves is applied to boils and pimples[10].
Pollinators: Insects, wind
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Drainage: Prefers well drained soil.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
Known Hazards: Although no records of toxicity have been found for this plant, it belongs to a family that includes many poisonous plants so some caution is advised.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sanders, Thomas. Popular Hardy Perennials. Collingridge, 1926.
- ↑ Chittendon, Fred. RHS Dictionary of Plants. Oxford University Press, 1951.
- ↑ Thomas, Graham. Perennial Garden Plants. J. M. Dent & Sons, 1990.
- ↑ Hatfield, Audrey. How to Enjoy your Weeds. Frederick Muller Ltd, 1974.
- ↑ Polunin, Oleg and Adam Stainton. Flowers of the Himalayas. Oxford Universtiy Press, 1984.
- ↑ Usher, George. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable, 1974.
- ↑ Gupta, Basant. Forest Flora of Chakrata, Dehra Dun and Saharanpur. Forest Research Institute Press, 1945.
- ↑ Stuart, George. Chinese Materia Medica. Taipei Southern Materials Centre.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Chopra, R. Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, 1986.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Manandhar, Narayan. Plants and People of Nepal. Timber Press, 2002.