Coptis — 7 species
Botanical species in the genus Coptis recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Coptis brachypetala
Coptis brachypetala
Family: Ranunculaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in a light moist humus-rich slightly acidic soil with a northerly aspect or light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Coptis chinensis
Coptis chinensis
Family: Ranunculaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in a light moist humus-rich slightly acidic soil with a northerly aspect or light shade. Plants are hardy to at least -15°c.
Full cultivation guide →Coptis deltoidea
Coptis deltoidea
Family: Ranunculaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in a light moist humus-rich slightly acidic soil with a northerly aspect or light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Coptis japonica
Coptis japonica
Family: Ranunculaceae
Cultivation
Requires a light moist humus-rich slightly acidic soil with a northerly aspect or light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Coptis occidentalis
Coptis occidentalis
Family: Ranunculaceae
Cultivation
Requires a light moist humus-rich slightly acidic soil with a northerly aspect or light shade. This species is closely related to C. laciniata.
Full cultivation guide →Coptis teeta
Coptis teeta
Family: Ranunculaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. It is cultivated as a medicinal plant in China. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Coptis trifolia
Coptis trifolia
Family: Ranunculaceae
Cultivation
Requires a light moist humus-rich slightly acidic soil with a northerly aspect or light shade. A very ornamental plant. The sub-species C. trifolia groenlandica (Syn C. groenlandica) is the form used medicinally in N.
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