Common Name: |
Blackberry Lily |
Other Names: |
Leopard lily |
Botanical Name: |
Belamcanda chinensis |
Genus: |
Belamcanda |
Family: |
Iridaceae |
Native Location: |
E Asia, as far north as the Ussari region of E Siberia |
Cultivation: |
Well-drained, moist, sandy, rich soil in sun or partial shade. It may reseed in favorable sites. |
Propagation: |
By seed sown in spring; it takes about 15 days to germinate. |
Harvest: |
Rhizomes are lifted in summer and autumn, and dried for use in decoctions. |
Variations: |
Hello Yellow Has unspotted yellow flowers. |
Height: |
60cm-1.2m (2-4ft) |
Width: |
15-25cm (6-10in) |
Hardiness: |
Z5-10 |
Parts Used: |
Rhizomes (she gan) |
Properties: |
A bitter, cooling herb that acts mainly on the lungs and liver, lowering fever and reducing inflammation. It is effective against a number of bacterial, fungal, and viral organisms. |
Medicinal Uses: |
Internally for throat infections and for coughs characterized by profuse phlegm. Not given to pregnant women. |
Bibliography: |
Encyclopedia of Herbs by Deni Brown Copyright © 1995, 2001 Dorling Kindersley Limited Pg 141 |