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Glochidion puberum

a perennial woody deciduous member of the Glochidion genus in the family Euphorbiaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Foliage
deciduous
Woodiness
woody
Height
3 m
Flower type
monoecious

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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Febrifuge, depurative[1]. Dispels clots[1]. All parts of the plant are used as medicine for the treatment of dysentery, diarrhea, rupture, cough, etc[2].

Product or use
Depurative
Product or use
Febrifuge

Material uses

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The seeds contain up to 20 per cent of oil, which is used in making soap and as a lubricating oil[2].

Product or use
Oil

Environment

Range
E. Asia - southern and western China.
Habitat
Montane slopes, stream banks scrub or forest edges at elevations of 300 - -2200 metres[2].
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 - we have no information for this species but recommend sowing the seed in a warm greenhouse, preferably as soon as ripe if this is possible. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first year. Plant out in early summer after the last expected frosts and consider giving the plant some protection from the frost during at least its first winter outdoors.

Cultivation

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We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. However, judging by its native range, it could succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country. It is likely to require a sheltered sunny position with some protection from winter cold.

References

  1. ? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X

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  2. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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