Halerpestes sarmentosa
Family: Ranunculaceae
What it is like
Halerpestes sarmentosa is a . The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 0
Where it is found
Not known
E. Asia
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Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 0
Medicine
Rating: 2
The stem and leaves are used in Tibetan medicine where they are considered to have a sweet taste and a neutral potency. They are anti-inflammatory, diuretic and febrifuge. They are used in the treatment of inflammation of the ureters, pain in the joints due to arthritis, gout and retention of bodily fluids.
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How it is grown
241
Propagating it:
Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;
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Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist