Chrozophora obliqua
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Basic Information
Family: [Empty:Blank]
Genus: chrozophora
Plant ID (slug): chrozophora-obliqua
Numeric ID: 25162
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Chrozophora obliqua is a PERENNIAL. 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
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, to India.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
The seed is used as a butter substitute[61].
Medicinal Uses
The fruit and the leaves are used in the treatment of whooping cough and as an appetite stimulant.
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Chrozophora obliqua
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