Stylophorum lasiocarpum

Family: Papaveraceae

What it is like

Stylophorum lasiocarpum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in May. 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). It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 0.3

Where it is found

Woods and scrub.

E. Asia - C. and E. China in Hubei and Sichuan.

Conservation Status:

Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 0

Medicine

Rating: 1

Used medicinally. No further details.

Miscellany: Various medicinal actions that need more clarification.

Other

Rating:

Miscellany: A rag-bag of items that are difficult to categorise.

How it is grown

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

Propagating it: Seed - sow in situ from late winter to late spring or late summer to late autumn. Division in March.

Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Habit: Perennial

Hardiness: 6-9

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Chelidonium lasiocarpum