Putranjiva roxburghii (Officinal Drypetes)

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 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.


Similar plants: Putranjiva roxburghii (Officinal Drypetes)


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


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