Gratiola pedunculata

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Basic Information

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Genus: gratiola

Plant ID (slug): gratiola-pedunculata

Numeric ID: 23430

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Gratiola pedunculata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). 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

Australia - New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Hepatic Used in the treatment of liver complaints, though it should be used with care[152].

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Gratiola pedunculata