Arnebia benthamii

Physical Characteristics

Arnebia benthamii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). 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) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas from Pakistan to W. Nepal.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; South Wall. In. West Wall. In.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Cardiac Febrifuge Miscellany Cardiac and febrifuge. The plant is considered to be useful in the treatment of diseases of the tongue and throat[145, 240].

Known Hazards

None known