Chrysosplenium carnosum

Physical Characteristics

Chrysosplenium carnosum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Beetles, flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Sikkim.

Habitats

Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antiinflammatory Cholagogue Febrifuge The entire plant is used in Tibetan medicine, where it is considered to have a bitter taste and a cooling potency[241]. Anti-inflammatory, cholagogue and febrifuge, it is used in the treatment of headaches and inflammation of the gall bladder[241].

Known Hazards

None known