Dichopogon fimbriatus
(R. Br.) J. F. Macbr.
Nodding chocolate lily
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Summary
Source: WikipediaA perennial reaching 0.4 m tall with hermaphroditic flowers. Thrives in light sandy, medium loamy, or heavy clay well-drained soils with mildly acid to basic pH. Requires full sun and prefers moist soil conditions.
Description
A perennial reaching 0.4 m tall with hermaphroditic flowers. Thrives in light sandy, medium loamy, or heavy clay well-drained soils with mildly acid to basic pH. Requires full sun and prefers moist soil conditions.
Edible Uses
The root is eaten raw or cooked and is usually sweet, though it can sometimes be bitter. Each plant typically produces several tubers up to 3.5cm long, found at depths of up to 15cm below the soil surface.
Traditional Uses
The tuberous roots are bitter but are eaten raw.
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Medicinal Uses
No medicinal uses are known for this plant.
Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Propagation
Seed: sow in spring in a greenhouse. Prick out seedlings into individual pots when large enough and grow on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant out into permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division is also possible.
Other Uses
No other uses are known for this plant. Has scented flowers.
Synonyms
References (3)
- Hunter, J. T. & Sheringham, P., 2006, Vegetation and Floristics of Melville Range Nature Reserve. A Report to the New South Wales Parks and Wildlife Service. p 172
- Lim, T. K., Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants Volume 7 Flowers
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 33
