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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Cunila origanoides is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) 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
C. mariana. L.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Tea
The fresh or dried leaves can be used to make a tea. A pleasant mint-like flavour[183].
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Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic Aromatic Diaphoretic Emmenagogue Febrifuge Stimulant
An essential oil, known as cunila oil, obtained from the plant is antiseptic, aromatic and stimulant[4, 200, 274]. A tea made from the leaves is used to treat headaches, colds and fevers[207, 257]. It is believed to induce menstruation and perspiration[222].
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Other Uses
Essential Repellent
An essential oil, called 'Oil of Dittany' is extracted from this plant. It has medicinal properties and is valued as an antiseptic[200]. A bunch of the plant can be used to repel insects, it is effective against horseflies[207].
Special Uses
Food Forest Scented Plants
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Cultivation details
An easily grown plant, succeeding in a variety of soil types[200]. It thrives in dry soils, preferably of a sandy well-drained nature, preferring a position in full sun[200]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[200]. The plant has aromatic foliage and the flowers are a good source of nectar for bees[200]. For polyculture design as well as the above-ground architecture (form - tree, shrub etc. and size shown above) information on the habit and root pattern is also useful and given here if available. The plant growth habit is a clumper with limited spread [1-2].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring[200]. Basal cuttings in late spring or early summer[200]. Harvest the shoots when they are about 10cm long with plenty of underground stem. Pot them up into individual pots and keep them in light shade in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the summer.
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Found In
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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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Author
(L.)Britton.
Botanical References
200235274
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