Lancea tibetica
Family: Scrophulariaceae
What it is like
Lancea tibetica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). It is in flower from May to July, and the seeds ripen from July to September. 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): 0.1
Where it is found
Grassland, sparse forests, along streams at elevations of 2000 - 4500 metres in western China.
E. Asia - Himalayas from India, Bhutan and Sikkim to China and Mongolia.
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Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 0
Medicine
Rating: 2
The flowers, leaves and fruit are used in Tibetan medicine, they are said to have a sweet and bitter taste with a cooling potency. They are used in the treatment of pulmonary disorders. The fruit is used to treat heart disorders and retention of the menses, whilst the leaves are used for healing wounds.
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How it is grown
241070
Propagating it:
Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist