Hymenocardia ulmoides (Red Heart Tree)

Hymenocardia ulmoides (Red Heart Tree) green leaves on branch, close up

Botanical name: Hymenocardia ulmoides

Common name: Red Heart Tree

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Origin: South Africa

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterOrnamental foliageEthnomedical 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.

Small tree, young leaves sometimes turn red. Male flowers are pinkish catkins, female flowers are green like a miniature fruit, winged fruit, strong wood.

Leaves are used as medicine for stomach-ache, coughs, diarrhea and as a poultice for boils.


Hymenocardia ulmoides (Red Heart Tree) green leaves plant growing on a branch close up
Hymenocardia ulmoides (Red Heart Tree) brown papery fruit scattered on a white surface close up


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