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Botanical family: Putranjivaceae

Number of plants found: 2

Drypetes sp., Drypetes. Drypetes pendula

Drypetes pendula

Drypetes sp.

Drypetes
Family: Putranjivaceae (Formerly:Euphorbiaceae)
Small tree 10-20 ft

Small tree 10-20 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

Moderate water

Regular water

Unusual color

White, off-white flowers

Ethnomedical plant.
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The genus comprises about 200 species, found in Africa, southern Asia, Australia, Central America, the Caribbean, southern Florida, Mexico, and various oceanic islands.

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Putranjiva roxburghii, Drypetes roxburghii, Officinal Drypetes, Child Life Tree

Putranjiva roxburghii, Drypetes roxburghii

Officinal Drypetes, Child Life Tree
Family: Putranjivaceae (Formerly:Euphorbiaceae)
Origin: Indo-China
USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

Small tree 10-20 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

Moderate water

Regular water

Irritating 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.

Putranjiva roxburghii, Drypetes roxburghii, Officinal Drypetes, Child Life Tree

Putranjiva roxburghii, Drypetes roxburghii, Officinal Drypetes, Child Life Tree

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