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| Identification |
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Genus
Lawsonia
Species
inermis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
henna
Mignonette tree
Egyptian privet
Family
LYTHRACEAE
Specimen number
S10343
Data source
ColorNat p17;DyePl p55;MedPl p225;Frgnt p211
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 08a-09b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Lawsonia inermis has mild sweet flowers. The leaves of Henna (also known as Mignonette tree and Egyptian privet) have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by this plant including yellow, golden yellow, orange, golden brown and reddish brown. Henna is used in Morocco for dyeing. Used to color hair and nails. This species can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antidiarrheal
antidysenteric
astringent
emmenagogue
liver tonic
antifungal
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Bark
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Lawsonia inermis has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as an antidiarrheal, as an antidysenteric, as an astringent and as an emmenagogue. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. The leaves and the bark are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Leaves
Dye color
yellow,golden yellow,orange,golden brown,reddish brown
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Lawsonia inermis probably originates from Tropical Africa, Australia, Asia and South Africa.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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Page 2602 of 4998
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