Kosteletzkya pentacarpos
Herb latin name: Kosteletzkya pentacarpos,Kosteletzkya pentacarpos Extract
Latin name: Kosteletzkya pentacarpos
Family: Malvaceae (Mallow Family)
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Seaside bogs of the Caspian littoral, along the west and south coasts. Other uses of Kosteletzkya pentacarpos: A strong fibre isHabitat of the herb: the herb: Seaside bogs of the Caspian littoral, along the west and south coasts.
Other uses of Kosteletzkya pentacarpos: A strong fibre is obtained from the stems. It is used for making string, nets etc. The following uses are recorded for Althaea officinalis, they are said to also apply to this species:- A glue can be made from the root. An oil from the seed is used in making paints and varnishes.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.
Cultivation of Kosteletzkya pentacarpos: Seaside bogs of the Caspian littoral, along the west and south coasts.
Medicinal use of the herb: None known
Known hazards of Kosteletzkya pentacarpos: None known
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