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Summary
Taxonomic Note: This genus was formerly classified in the family Tiliaceae. Modern classifications include it within the Malvaceae.
Physical Characteristics
Lavatera plebeia is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
L. plebeja. Sims.
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Root
Edible Uses:
Young leaves - raw or cooked. Root - raw or cooked[177]. A parsnip-like consistency[46, 144, 154].
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Medicinal Uses
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Poultice
The leaves are used as a poultice[152].
References More on Medicinal Uses
Other Uses
Fibre
A strong fibre obtained from the stems is used for making string, bags, paper etc[154, 156].
Special Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. In Australian gardens it succeeds in most soils in a warm sunny position. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Easily grown in any ordinary garden soil[1]. Prefers a light well-drained moderately fertile soil in full sun[200]. A soil that is too rich encourages foliar growth at the expense of flowering[200].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer.
Other Names
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Native Range
AUSTRALASIA: Australia (Tasmania, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia)
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
IUCN Red List
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Expert comment
Author
Sims.
Botanical References
154
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