Putranjiva roxburghii (Officinal Drypetes)

Putranjiva roxburghii (Officinal Drypetes) tree with dense green leaves against a blue sky
Putranjiva roxburghii (Officinal Drypetes) stands tall with thick branches and many small green leaves.

Botanical names: Putranjiva roxburghii, Drypetes roxburghii

Common names: Officinal Drypetes, Child Life Tree

Family: Putranjivaceae    (Formerly:Euphorbiaceae)

Origin: Indo-China

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Irritating plantIrritating or toxic: Irritating

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 (Officinal Drypetes) green tree with thick canopy of many glossy leaves
Putranjiva roxburghii (Officinal Drypetes) tree with a dense canopy of glossy, deep green foliage.
Putranjiva roxburghii (Officinal Drypetes) green leaves dense plant with small branches in sunlight
Putranjiva roxburghii (Officinal Drypetes) branches laden with thick shiny green foliage in sunlight


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