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Achlys triphylla - (Sm.)DC.

Common Name Vanilla leaf, Sweet after death
Family Berberidaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Coniferous forests, usually in mountainous regions, at elevations up to 1500 metres[270].
Range Western N. America - British Columbia to California.
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Moist Soil Semi-shade
Achlys triphylla Vanilla leaf, Sweet after death


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Achlys triphylla Vanilla leaf, Sweet after death
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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Achlys triphylla is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). It is in flower from April to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

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Emetic  Ophthalmic  TB

The plant was used by native North Americans to treat anumber of health problems, though it is little used in modern herbalism[257, 270]. An infusion of the leaves was used in the treatment of tuberculosis and as an emetic[257, 270]. An infusion of the dry shredded roots was used to treat cataracts[257].

Other Uses

Hair  Repellent

The leaves have been dried and hung in houses to repel flies and mosquitoes[257]. A decoction of the plant has been used as a furniture and floor wash to get rid of lice, bedbugs and other household pests[257]. An infusion of the leaves has been used as a hair wash[257].

Cultivation details

A woodland plant, it requires a position in semi-shade and a humus-rich soil[280].

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Propagation

Seed - we have no information for this species, bu it is probably best sown as soon as it is ripe in a shady part of a cold frame. If stored seed is used, it should be sown as soon as it is received. Germination can be erratic. Prick out the seedlings as soon as they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a shady part of a greenhouse or cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions during autumn or early winter. Division should be possible in early spring or just after flowering.

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Found In

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Readers comment

Virginia Menstell   Mon Dec 15 2008

Looking for references on pollination for this plant. Since it repels some insects am thinking it pollinates by another mechanism - wind doesn't seem likely since this plant rarely gets much along the forest floor. Could it be that its reliance on insects for propagation has become replaced with self propagation? or that it never needed insects to begin with and evolved to use scent to repel insect consumption? Thx for your time, vm vmenstell@hotmail.com

DN   Mon Dec 15 2008

See "PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS" above, cheers.

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