Orychophragmus violaceus - (L.)Schultz.

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Summary

Physical Characteristics

 
Orychophragmus violaceus is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in).
It is hardy to zone (UK) 7. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Synonyms

Habitats

 Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves.
Edible Uses:

Leaves - cooked[200].

Medicinal Uses

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None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivation details

Succeeds in a fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position[200]. Plants are not very cold-tolerant[188], but they can be overwintered outdoors in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below about -5°c[200]. This species is cultivated as a vegetable in China[200].

Propagation

Seed - sow in situ in spring or early summer.

Other Names

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Found In

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Author

(L.)Schultz.

Botanical References

200266

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