Gonostegia hirta

Physical Characteristics

Gonostegia hirta is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). 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 - China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Depurative Febrifuge The plant s depurative and febrifuge[147]. The roots, the leaves or the whole plant can be used[147]. They are used to treat boils and abscesses, abdominal cramps in females and leucorrhoea[147]. They are also used to treat bone dislocations and fractures[266].

Known Hazards

None known