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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 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.


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


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