Lysimachia paridiformis -

Family:	Primulaceae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.3
Synonyms:
Range:	E. Asia - W. China.

Lysimachia paridiformis () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.3m . It has a hardness rating of 7.
Lysimachia paridiformis will flower in January to February. The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Lysimachia paridiformis 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
Lysimachia paridiformis prefers soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Lysimachia paridiformis can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Hillsides, stream edges, damp and wet places beneath forest trees[147].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Works within dappled Shade
• Grows in a shady edge
• Is a pond plant
• A bog garden plant

Cultivation Details

An easily grown plant, succeeding in a moist loamy soil[1]. Judging by its native habitat, it should succeed in shallow water. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Most species in this genus seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233].

Edible Uses*

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Edible Rating: 0/5
None known

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 2/5
The flowering tops, simmered in water, are carminative and diaphoretic[147, 218]. The whole plant is anodyne, antitussive, blood tonic, carminative and expectorant[147, 218]. A decoction is used in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, 'wind-cold' coughing, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic injuries, stomach ache, enteritis, snake bites and abscess swelling[147]. The fresh herb is also crushed and applied externally as a poultice[147].

• Anodyne - Relieves pain, it is milder than an analgesic.
• Antitussive - Prevents or relieves coughing.
• Blood tonic - Is this any different to a blood purifier?
• Carminative - Reduces flatulence and expels gas from the intestines.
• Expectorant - Clears phlegm from the chest by inducing coughing.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn[200]. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

None known

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

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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