Putranjiva roxburghii (Officinal Drypetes)

Putranjiva roxburghii (Officinal Drypetes) tree with dense green leaves against a blue sky
Putranjiva roxburghii (Officinal Drypetes) stands tall with thick branches and many small green leaves.

Botanical names: Putranjiva roxburghii, Drypetes roxburghii

Common names: Officinal Drypetes, Child Life Tree

Family: Putranjivaceae    (Formerly:Euphorbiaceae)

Origin: Indo-China

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyIrritating plant

Tree with drooping leaves, highly values in India for its medicinal properties. Flowers yellowish green.

Bark and leaves used as medicine; leaves and fruits used for rheumatism.

Similar plants: Putranjiva roxburghii (Officinal Drypetes)


Putranjiva roxburghii (Officinal Drypetes) green tree with thick canopy of many glossy leaves
Putranjiva roxburghii (Officinal Drypetes) tree with a dense canopy of glossy, deep green foliage.
Putranjiva roxburghii (Officinal Drypetes) green leaves dense plant with small branches in sunlight
Putranjiva roxburghii (Officinal Drypetes) branches laden with thick shiny green foliage in sunlight


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