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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Onosma bracteatum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Synonyms
Habitats
Cultivated Beds; In South Wall; In West Wall; Walls.
Rocky slopes in dry areas, 3300 - 5000 metres[51].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
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Alterative; Demulcent; Miscellany; Refrigerant; Tonic.
The plant is alterative, demulcent, refrigerant and tonic[240]. A decoction is used in the treatment of rheumatism, syphilis and leprosy[240]. The plant is considered to be useful in relieving excessive thirst and restlessness in febrile excitement, and also to be useful in relieving functional palpitation of the heart, irritation of the bladder and stomach, and strangury[240].
Other Uses
Miscellany.
A report says that the plant is used in technology, but it gives no more information[145]. It is quite likely that this refers to the use of the root as a source of a red dye[K].
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 this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a well-drained soil in full sun[1, 187]. Prefers a deep rather rich sandy loam[1]. Best grown in a crevice in a rock garden or on a wall[1, 187]. Tolerates hot dry conditions and also drought once it is established, but disliking winter wet[190]. Plants also dislike wet summers[200].
Propagation
Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in early spring. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out in early summer. Cuttings in a frame in the summer. Shade them for the first 10 - 12 days[1].
Other Names
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Found In
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Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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Author
Wall.
Botanical References
51
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