Mosla scabra - (Thunb.)C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li.
(Thunb.)C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li.
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Description
Mosla scabra is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Edible Uses
Young leaves - cooked. Although edible, they are not very pleasant.
Medicinal Uses
Carminative Parasiticide. Carminative.
Distribution
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria.
Where It Grows
TEMPERATE ASIA: China (Anhui Sheng, Fujian Sheng, Gansu Sheng, Guangdong Sheng, Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, Henan Sheng, Hubei Sheng, Hunan Sheng, Jiangsu Sheng, Jiangxi Sheng, Liaoning Sheng, Shaanxi Sheng, Sichuan Sheng, Zhejiang Sheng), Korea, Japan (Hokkaidô, Honshu, Kyushu, Ryukyu Islands, Shikoku), Taiwan TROPICAL ASIA: Vietnam
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will succeed outdoors in Britain, though judging by its native range it should be possible to grow it as a hardy annual in most parts of the country. It probably requires a well-drained soil and a sunny position.
Propagation
Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in situ in mid to late spring.
Other Uses
Parasiticide. Used as a parasiticide. No more details are given.
