Tamus communis | Black Bryony | Various
Tamus communis belongs to the plant family DIOSCOREACEÆ and Genus Tamus 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 Tamus communis does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Tamus communis so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Tamus communis black bryony 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).
Tamus communis has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an antirheumatic, as a purgative, as an anti-inflammatory and as a hypotensive. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Black bryony should only be used under professional guidance. Only the root is used in herbal preparations.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.