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Lancea tibetica - Hook.f.&Thoms.

Common Name
Family Scrophulariaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Grassland, sparse forests, along streams at elevations of 2000 - 4500 metres in western China[266].
Range E. Asia - Himalayas from India, Bhutan and Sikkim to China and Mongolia.
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Weed Potential No
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Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Lancea tibetica


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Lancea tibetica

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Lancea tibetica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). It is in flower from May to July, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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The flowers, leaves and fruit are used in Tibetan medicine, they are said to have a sweet and bitter taste with a cooling potency[241]. They are used in the treatment of pulmonary disorders[241]. The fruit is used to treat heart disorders and retention of the menses, whilst the leaves are used for healing wounds[241].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

241070

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Native Range

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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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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Hook.f.&Thoms.

Botanical References

266

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