Hackelia uncinatum

Physical Characteristics

Hackelia uncinatum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in). It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from July to August. 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.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas from Pakistan to China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

The flowers are used in Tibetan medicine, they are said to have a sweet and bitter taste with a neutral potency[241]. Antitussive and expectorant, it heals wounds and destroys tumours[241]. It is used in the treatment of coughs, tumours in the womb, sores, wounds and swelling of the body[241].

Known Hazards

None known