Plumbago
Plumbago europaea
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Basic Information
Family: Plumbaginaceae
Genus: plumbago
Plant ID (slug): plumbago-europaea
Numeric ID: 4433
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Plumbago europaea is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
S. Europe.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds; East Wall. In. South Wall. In. West Wall. In.
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Acrid Emetic Odontalgic Sialagogue Vesicant The whole plant, but especially the root, is acrid, emetic, odontalgic, sialagogue and vesicant. Chewing the root produces copious salivation and is said to be of benefit in treating toothache.
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Plumbago europaea Plumbago PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Plumbago europaea is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.