Herb latin name: Morina coulteriana


Family: Morinaceae



Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
100 cm
(3 1/4 foot)

Scent:
Scented
Perennial

Habitat of Morina coulteriana:

Steep grassy slopes in rather dry valleys, 2400 - 3600 metres.

Other uses of the herb:

The plant is used as an incense. No more details are given.

Propagation of Morina coulteriana:

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in individual pots to minimize disturbance to the tap root. Overwinter in a well ventilated cold frame. Sow stored seed in early spring in a cold frame. Plant out into their permanent positions in the summer when the plants are at least 15cm tall. Division in spring is possible but very difficult. Divided plants are often extremely slow to re-establish. It is best carried out immediately after the plant flowers. Root cuttings in individual pots in November. Plants are quick to produce foliage but slow to form roots. They are best left in pots for 12 months before planting out.

Cultivation of the herb:

Steep grassy slopes in rather dry valleys, 2400 - 3600 metres.

Medicinal use of Morina coulteriana:

None known

Known hazards of Morina coulteriana:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.