Dipsacus mitis -

Family:	Dipsacaceae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	1
Synonyms:	D. inermis.
Range:	E. Asia - N. India.

Dipsacus mitis () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 1m . It has a hardness rating of 0.
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by

Soil Information

Dipsacus mitis 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
Dipsacus mitis prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Dipsacus mitis can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Humus rich soils amongst scrub and in forests, 1700 - 3100 metres in the Himalayas[145].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Works within dappled Shade
• Grows in a shady edge
• Can be planted in Cultivated Beds

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 at least in the milder parts of this country. It is likely to require a well-drained humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade.

Edible Uses*

* See disclaimer
Edible Rating: 1/5
Leaves - cooked[145].

• Leaves -

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 0/5
None known

Propagation

Seed - we have no details but suggest sowing it in a greenhouse in early spring. 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.

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Plants and People of Nepal
Manandhar. N. P.
Author: Manandhar. N. P.
Rating:
Publisher : Excellent book, covering over 1,500 species of useful plants from Nepal together with information on the geography and peoples of Nepal. Good descriptions of the plants with terse notes on their uses.
Date of Publication : 2002

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