Gossypium herbaceum | Levant Cotton | Various
Gossypium herbaceum belongs to the plant family MALVACE and Genus Gossypium This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Gossypium herbaceum does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Gossypium herbaceum so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Gossypium herbaceum Levant cotton is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Gossypium herbaceum has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an oxytocic, as an abortifacient, as an amenorrheic and as a coagulant. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Levant cotton requires professional guidance for safe usage. This plant is not safe for use during pregnancy. The root bark and the seed oil are used in herbal preparations. Seed oil and root bark may cause male sterility.
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"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.