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Myricaria elegans - Royle.

Common Name
Family Tamaricaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Stony slopes, especially in Ladakh, 2700 - 4000 metres[51].
Range E. Asia - W. Himalayas, Tibet.
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Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Moist Soil Full sun
Myricaria elegans


Myricaria elegans

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Myricaria elegans is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3.5 m (11ft 6in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
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 and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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Poultice

The leaves are used externally as a poultice on bruises[240].

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Other Uses

Fuel

The wood is used as a fuel[146].

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a fertile well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold drying winds[200]. Tolerates chalk soils[200].

References   Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow early spring in a cold frame and only just cover the seed. 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. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[200]. Cuttings of mature wood of the current seasons growth, November to January in a sandy propagating mix in an open frame[11, 200].

Other Names

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: Tajikistan, China (Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu (southwest), Xizang Zizhiqu (northwest)) TROPICAL ASIA: Pakistan (north)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Related Plants
Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther
Myricaria germanica Shrub2.0 5-9  LMHNM011
Myricaria squamosa Shrub0.0 -  LMHNM02 

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

Royle.

Botanical References

51

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