Fragaria nilgerrensis -

Family:	Rosaceae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.2
Synonyms:
Range:	E. Asia - Himalayas frm India to Nepal, Sikkim and western China.

Fragaria nilgerrensis () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.2m . It has a hardness rating of 0.
Fragaria nilgerrensis will flower in October to January. the seeds ripen from December to February
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Fragaria nilgerrensis will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is / is important 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
Fragaria nilgerrensis prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Fragaria nilgerrensis can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Found at elevations up to 1,500 metres in the Himalayas.

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Grows on a sunny edge
• Works within dappled Shade

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though based on the natural range of the plant it is unlikely to succeed in any but the mildest parts of the country. It is a vigorous, spreading plant. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a fertile, well-drained, moisture retentive soil in a sunny position[200]. Tolerates semi-shade though fruit production will be reduced[38]. Likes a mulch of pine or spruce leaves[18, 24].

Edible Uses*

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Edible Rating: 2/5
Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is white with a pale pink tint, it is of inferior quality[177].

• Fruit -

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 0/5
None known

Propagation

Seed - sow early spring in a greenhouse. The seed can take 4 weeks or more to germinate. The seedlings are very small and slow-growing at first, but then grow rapidly. Prick them out into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out during the summer. Division of runners, preferably done in July/August in order to allow the plants to become established for the following years crop[200]. They can also be moved in the following spring if required, though should not then be allowed to fruit in their first year. The runners can be planted out direct into their permanent positions.

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Flora of China

Author:
Rating: http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
Publisher : On-line version of the Flora - an excellent resource giving basic info on habitat and some uses.
Date of Publication : 1994

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