Ranunculaceae FAMILY

Coptis teeta

Edibility

1/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

Although no specific mention of toxicity has been found for this species, it belongs to a family that contains many species that are mildly toxic and so it is wise to treat this plant with some caution.

Botanical Description

Coptis teeta is a Evergreen Perennial up to 0.15 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - N. China to the temperate regions of the Himalayas.

HabitatEvergreen broad-leaved forests at elevations of 1500 - 2300 metres in NW Yunnan[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ].