Stylophorum lasiocarpum -

Family:	Papaveraceae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.3
Width:	0.45
Synonyms:
Range:	E. Asia - C. and E. China in Hubei and Sichuan.

Stylophorum lasiocarpum () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.3m and a width of 0.45m . It has a hardness rating of 7.
Stylophorum lasiocarpum will flower in November. The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by

Soil Information

Stylophorum lasiocarpum 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
Stylophorum lasiocarpum prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Woods and scrub[187].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

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

Cultivation Details

Requires a leafy soil in a cool sheltered position[187]. Plants are hardy to around -15°c[187]. Cultivated in China for the medicinal qualities of the thick root which contains a red juice[187]. This species, unlike most members of the family Papaveraceae, transplants without difficulty[200].

Edible Uses*

* See disclaimer
Edible Rating: 0/5
None known

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 1/5
Used medicinally. No further details[187].

Miscellany - Various medicinal actions that need more clarification.

Propagation

Seed - sow in situ from late winter to late spring or late summer to late autumn. Division in March[111].

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

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