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Weld

Reseda luteola
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Reseda luteola (Weld) — botanical photograph
Pl. 78AC — Reseda luteola
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Prezentare

Reseda luteola, cunoscută sub numele de weld, este o plante biennală nativă în regiuni precum Afganistan, Albania, Algerie și Austria. În funcție de preferințe solare și preferențele sale pentru soluri umide, bine aeriate cu un pH de 7-7,5, această plantă se dezvolte în habitaturi care pot fi de tip scăpără sau argilaș. Îndepărtându-se până la 1,5 metri în înălțime, este recunoscută prin flori galbene distincte și poate fi găsită pe continentul European, Asia și Africa de Nord. Deși mai ales utilizată pentru tăierea hainei din cauza culorii scarlatinele luminoso pe care le produce, Reseda luteola este, de asemenea, consumabilă, făcând-o o plantă versatilă în contextul culinariat. Durabilitatea sa se extinde până la zonele 5-9, permitând să supraviețuiască zimelor în climaturile temperate.

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What is Weld?

Reseda luteola, cunoscută sub numele de weld, este o plante biennală nativă în regiuni precum Afganistan, Albania, Algerie și Austria.

What is Weld used for?

Traditionally used for topical & skin, digestion. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

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Beneficii și dovezi

2 claims · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
  • Weld has been traditionally used in European herbal medicine for its topical applications to support skin health, particularly for minor irritations and wounds. Its yellow dye compounds are believed to contribute to these benefits.

    The yellow dye compounds found in Weld may have anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe irritated skin and promote healing of minor wounds. However, the specific mechanisms are not fully characterised.

    ▲ ModerateTopical & skin →
  • Weld has been traditionally used in European herbal medicine to support digestive health, particularly for mild stomach discomfort. It is often prepared as a decoction.

    The bitter compounds found in Weld may stimulate bile production and improve digestion by enhancing gastric motility. However, the specific mechanisms are not fully characterised.

    ▲ ModerateDigestion →
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Mixology suggestions

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Weld support blend
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
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Cultivare

Reseda luteola preferă luminătatea indirectă sau semischimbată și se dezvolte în soluri umide, bine aeriate cu un pH de 7-7,5 care sunt de tip scăpără, medie sau argilaș. Este durabilă în regiuni temperate din zonele 5-9 și crește ca plante biennale, atingând înălțimi până la 1,5 metri. Pentru propagația, semeneți direct în gard după ce pericolul ghearelor a fost trecut. Asigurați-vă că solul rămâne constant umed timp de sezonul de creștere pentru cele mai bune rezultate.
Light
8/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
5-9
Life cycle
Biennial
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
1.5 m tall
Soil pH
7–7.5
For first-time growers

How to grow Weld for the first time

8steps

Start with Weld as a simple, hardy herb for beginners.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    Seeds or seedlings, a garden fork, compost.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring after the last frost or in late summer for fall harvest.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Choose a well-draining soil with a pH of 7-7.5. Ensure containers are at least 30 cm deep.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Direct sow seeds 1 cm deep, spaced 20-30 cm apart. Transplant seedlings when they have two sets of true leaves.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for pests and diseases.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Water deeply once a week, especially during dry spells. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune back after the first flush of bloom to promote bushier growth and prevent self-seeding.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in heavy soil, neglecting deadheading.

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Edible & utility

Edible uses: Oil
Other uses:Dyeoil
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

49 native · 38 introduced
Distribution across3 continents· 49 native· 38 introduced
Europe23 regions
native (18)AlbaniaAustriaBelgiumBulgariaCyprusFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalyNetherlandsPolandPortugalRomaniaRussiaSpainSwitzerlandUkraine
introduced (5)DenmarkIrelandNorwaySwedenUnited Kingdom
Asia9 regions
native (9)AfghanistanIranIraqKazakhstanPakistanPalestineTurkeyTurkmenistanUzbekistan
Africa5 regions
native (5)AlgeriaEgyptLibyaMoroccoTunisia
Broader regions
native:Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., Kirgizstan, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
introduced:Argentina Northeast, Argentina South, Baltic States, British Columbia, California, Chile Central, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Masachusettes, Massachusetts, Mexico Central, Mexico Southwest, Missouri, New Jersey, New South Wales, New York, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Queensland, Rhode I., South Australia, Tasmania, Texas, Victoria, Washington, Western Australia
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Specimen gallery

1 image
Reseda luteola (Weld) — botanical photograph
Weld (Reseda luteola)
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See also

8 related
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