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Lavatera thuringiaca, also known as dog rose and puppet rose, is a perennial herbaceous plant. It is used for various purposes, for simple cultivation in the garden and in folk medicine. Externally, the flower is very attractive, and it also has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.
Due to the medicinal properties of Thuringian Hatma, it is used to treat various diseases
Description of the perennial Thuringian lavatera
The perennial Thuringian lavatera is a pubescent tall herbaceous plant with a gray-green color. It can be from 30 cm to 2 m in height. The stem and leaves are powerful, branching is abundant. The leaf blades are large with a heart-shaped base and rounded at the edges, alternate, 3 or 5 lobed. The rhizome is well developed, often growing to a depth of 1.5 m.
The flowering period occurs in July-August.At this time, the bush is covered with large pink, up to 10 cm in diameter, single flowers with numerous stamens fused into a common column with a pistil. On the stem they are located singly in the axils of the leaves, and closer to the top they form a loose cluster. Pink petals have a notched shape, 5 pieces each. on one flower.
At the end of flowering, disc-shaped fruits are formed in the form of a “malleaf” ball. When ripe, they dry out and break up into individual seeds of 20-25 pieces.
Where and how does the Thuringian khatma grow?
Thuringian khatma grows in natural conditions more often in groups; in gardens it can easily take root as a single specimen. Planting is usually carried out along roads and in garden plots. In nature, the plant can be found in meadows and steppes, rocky slopes, forest clearings, and even in the mountains at an altitude of up to 2000 m above sea level.
Its natural habitat is North America, Australia, Europe, as well as Central and East Asia. You can meet the Thuringian khatma in Ukraine, in the southern and central zone of Russia, in the Caucasus, Altai and Western Siberia.
Varieties of Thuringian Hatma
The perennial plant khatma has a number of varieties of foreign selection. They are highly decorative, which makes them ideal for growing in gardens. The most interesting varieties include:
- Lilac Lady (Lilac Lady) is a plant with large flowers of a soft lilac color, on the petals of which longitudinal lines of a darker shade are visible.
The perennial robe of the Lilac Lady variety is considered one of the most unpretentious in care
- Barnsley Baby (Barnsley Baby) has very pleasing white or light pink flowers with a brighter center.
The bush of this variety is compact and low, and the light-colored flowers stand out effectively against the background of the green mass.
- Eye Catcher (Eye Catcher) has beautiful bright flowers of deep pink color.
On the flowers of the khama variety Ai Ketcher, you can clearly see dark longitudinal veins diverging from the center
Application in landscape design
Despite the fact that the Thuringian khatma, according to the photo and description, is a herbaceous plant, it is still quite tall, which allows it to be planted in single plantings. In the landscape, compact bushes are often used to improve borders, planting along paths or fences. It will look great near a gazebo or garden bench. In addition, unusual flower arrangements are often made with Thuringian khatma, because it goes well with many flowers of medium height.
How does Chatma Thuringian reproduce?
The main method of propagation of Thuringian Hatma is by seeds. Under natural conditions, after flowering ends, the fruits ripen, begin to dry out and separate into seeds. They crumble and germinate over time. At home, two planting methods are used:
- sowing seeds directly into open ground;
- seedling method.
The seedling method of growing Thuringian Hatma is used quite rarely, since the flower is unpretentious
The healing properties of Thuringian robes
Thuringian khatma is a fairly popular plant in folk medicine, all thanks to its healing properties. All parts of the flower are successfully used to treat various diseases.
Khama leaves contain a large amount of vitamin C and alkaloids, which allows the plant to be used in the treatment of colds. And the presence of organic acids, starch and enveloping substances (mucus) in the roots makes the perennial a good remedy for diarrhea and gastritis.
Application of Thuringian khatma
The chemical composition of khama allows this plant to be used in a variety of areas. The presence of useful microelements makes it a good medicine in folk medicine, and the high melliferous index of the flower is an undoubted advantage for beekeepers.
But, like any remedy, Thuringian khatma, regardless of its medicinal properties, also has contraindications for use, so you should not abuse drugs based on this plant.
The use of Thuringian robes
The perennial khatma Thuringian has enveloping, anti-inflammatory and softening effects. This effect allows you to use various infusions and decoctions of this plant to treat colds.
A decoction of the leaves is recommended to be taken for upper respiratory tract diseases. Tinctures from the root are often used for diarrhea and other not very serious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. A balm made from leaves, stems and roots is good for skin diseases, having an anti-inflammatory and healing effect.
In beekeeping
Large, beautiful flowers with a delicate aroma become an attractive object for bees, which makes this plant very popular among beekeepers.
The perennial khama blooms from mid-summer to early autumn, abundantly releasing nectar and pollen. At the same time, the nectar productivity of the plant is approximately 200 kg per hectare, which makes it possible to obtain about 500 kg of pollen from 1 hectare.
Honey from this flower is obtained with excellent taste, very aromatic and light.
In other areas
In addition to its high importance in medicine and the cultivation of Thuringian khatma to obtain high-quality honey, it is also used for livestock farming. In this case, the plant acts as feed for cattle.
And the high tensile strength, which exceeds the parameters of hemp twine, allows the plant to be used for the manufacture of various ropes and cables.
The decorative nature of the plant makes it popular among gardeners and landscape designers.
Conclusion
Thuringian khatma is considered a good decorative flower for growing in garden plots. For knowledgeable people, this plant has value as a universal medicine for the treatment of colds, coughs and some gastrointestinal problems.
