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Dysoxylum spectabile

a perennial woody member of the Dysoxylum genus in the family Meliaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Meliaceae
Life cycle
perennial
Woodiness
woody
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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The bitter-tasting leaves are used as a tonic[2][3].

Material uses

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Wood - light, soft, fairly durable. It is used for cabinet work[2][3].

Environment

Range
New Zealand.
Habitat
Lowland forest in coastal regions of North and South Islands[1].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed -

Cultivation

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None known

References

  1. Allan. H. H. Flora of New Zealand. Government Printer, Wellington. 1961-00-00

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  2. Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim 1959-00-00

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  3. Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974-00-00 ISBN 0094579202

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