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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Psoralea glandulosa is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from May to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
It can fix Nitrogen.
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 moist soil.
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Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Shoots
Edible Uses: Drink Tea
The leaves are used as a tea substitute[2, 46, 61, 183]. A delicious carbonated beverage can be made from the boiled leaves[183]. The young shoots are used in making a refreshing cold drink[11]. It is very good[11].
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Medicinal Uses
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Anthelmintic Astringent Cathartic Digestive Emetic Febrifuge Skin Tonic
Vermifuge
Astringent, cathartic, digestive, febrifuge, skin, vermifuge[139, 200]. The leaves are anthelmintic and tonic[4]. The root is emetic[4].
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Other Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Succeeds in an ordinary garden soil[1]. Requires a sunny position[182] and a well-drained soil[200]. Not very hardy outdoors in Britain, plants tolerate temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c provided they are grown in a perfectly drained soil with the protection of a south or south-west facing wall[200]. Plants can regrow from buds low down on old wood if the are cut back by frosts[200]. There are tender and hardy forms of this species[166]. Flowers are produced on the previous seasons growth and also late in the season on the current seasons[200]. Cultivated in Chile for its young shoots, which are used to make a drink[11], and also for its medicinal properties[139]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water and sow in early to mid spring in a greenhouse[200]. as soon as they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in light shade in the cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[11].
Other Names
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Native Range
SOUTHERN AMERICA: Chile (c.)
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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