Family | PAPAVERACEAE |
Genus species | Corydalis lathyroides Prain |
Bibliography | J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 65: 23 (1896) |
Native Range | Himalaya |
Primary Biome | Temperate |
Habitat | shady rocks |
Altitude | 2500-3900m |
Description | basal leaves 3-5cm, in outline oblong, pinnately 3-5-jugate, segments opposite, trilobate, stem leaves similar, inflorescence racemose, 6-12-flowered, flowers minute |
Size | 10-20cm |
Color | yellow |
Bloom | summer |
Ca | |
Type | perennial |
Cultivation | shady, humous, rock crevices alpine house, humous, gravelly soil, shade |
Propagation | seed in winter, uncovered, light, germ. 3-12 months, 10-16°C division in early spring; cuttings in late summer |
Synonyms | Corydalis brevicalcarata Ludlow |
Territory | 4 Asia-Tropical 40 Indian Subcontinent (EHM East Himalaya, NEP Nepal, WHM West Himalaya) |