Harpagophytum procumbens | Devil'S Claw | Various
Harpagophytum procumbens belongs to the plant family PEDALIACE and Genus Harpagophytum 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 Harpagophytum procumbens does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Harpagophytum procumbens so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Harpagophytum procumbens devil's claw 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).
Harpagophytum procumbens is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as an anti-inflammatory, an analgesic and a digestive stimulant. Devil's claw is not to be taken by pregnant women. The plant parts used in herbal preparations are the tubers.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.