medicinal herbs
Coriaria microphylla
Herb latin name: Coriaria microphylla
Synonyms: Coriaria ruscifolia microphylla, Coriaria thymifolia
Family: Coriariaceae
Medicinal use of Coriaria microphylla:
The fruits are hallucinogenic. When taken internally they provide sensations of flying.Description of the plant:
Plant:
DeciduousShrub
Height:
120 cm(4 feet)
Flowering:
July toAugust
Habitat of the herb:
Steep cliffs or terraces in the AndesOther uses of Coriaria microphylla:
A black ink is obtained from the leaves, it can also be used as a dye. The bark can also be used, it is rich in tannin. An effective ground cover plant, spreading by rhizomes to form a fern-like colony.Propagation of the herb:
Seed - sow February/March in a greenhouse. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months at 15°C. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 7cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Fair percentage. Division in spring.Cultivation of Coriaria microphylla:
Steep cliffs or terraces in the AndesKnown hazards of Coriaria microphylla:
The seed is poisonous. The plant is toxic to grazing mammals. Most, if not all members of this genus are poisonous, though it is said that the fruit is safe to eat.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.