Putranjivaceae - Botanical Family

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Drypetes sp., Drypetes. Drypetes pendula
Drypetes pendula

Botanical name: Drypetes sp.

Common name: Drypetes

Family: Putranjivaceae    (Formerly:Euphorbiaceae)

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterUnusual colorWhite, off-white flowersEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

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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Drypetes sp., Drypetes. Drypetes molunduana seedling
Drypetes molunduana seedling
Drypetes sp., Drypetes. Drypetes molunduana seeds
Drypetes molunduana seeds
Drypetes sp., Drypetes
Drypetes sp., Drypetes. Drypetes pendula
Drypetes pendula
Drypetes sp., Drypetes. Drypetes pendula
Drypetes pendula


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

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 sunModerate waterRegular waterIrritating 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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