Cucubalus baccifer - Berry-Bearing Catchfly

Family:	Caryophyllaceae
Habit:	Annual
Height:	1
Synonyms:
Range:	S. Europe to W. Asia.

Cucubalus baccifer (Berry-Bearing Catchfly) is a Annual which grows to a height of 1m . It has a hardness rating of 7.
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Berry-Bearing Catchfly will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is not necessary for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Berry-Bearing Catchfly prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Damp shady habitats in scrub and woodland[200].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Works within dappled Shade
• Grows in a shady edge

Cultivation Details

See the plants native habitat for ideas on its cultivation needs. Plants are hardy to between -10 and -15°c[200].

Edible Uses*

* See disclaimer
Edible Rating: 1/5
Leaves and young plants - cooked[177, 179].

• Leaves -

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 1/5
A decoction of the plant is used in the treatment of haemorrhages[218, 240].

• Styptic - An astringent that stops bleeding by contracting the blood vessels.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in situ.

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

The plant is rich in tannin[179].

• Tannin - An astringent substance obtaied from plants, it is used medicinally, as a dye and mordant, stabilizer in pesticide etc.

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
Huxley. A.
Author: Huxley. A.
Rating:
Publisher : Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
Date of Publication : 1992

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