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Paliuris ramosissimus

a perennial woody deciduous member of the Paliuris genus in the family Rhamnaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Foliage
deciduous
Woodiness
woody
Height
6 m
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 leaves are applied as a poultice to ulcers and abscesses[2][4]. The fruit is cooling and diuretic[2][4]. The root is used in the treatment of sore throats, swellings and internal injuries[4]. The thorny branches and flowers are used in the treatment of thoracic congestion, abscesses and swellings[4]. The spines are said to benefit the uro-genital system and to increase virility in married men[2][4]. The flowers are applied to running sores[2][4].

Product or use
Diuretic
Product or use
Tonic
Product or use
Vulnerary

Material uses

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The plants are used as a hedge in China[1]. The ashes of twigs are mixed with oil for a hairwash[2].

Product or use
Hair care

Ecology and functions

Hedge

Environment

Range
E. Asia - S. China.
Habitat
Roadsides and riverbanks in W. Hupeh and Szechwan[1].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 7+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline, very alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame and moved into the greenhouse in February. Fair to good germination[5]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and overwinter them in the greenhouse for their first year. Plant them out in early summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[3]. Root cuttings 4cm long, December in a greenhouse. Fair to good percentage[5]. Layering

Cultivation

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Succeeds in an ordinary garden soil in full sun[3]. Prefers a limy soil[3]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[3].

References

  1. Wilson. E. H. Plantae Wilsonae.

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  2. Stuart. Rev. G. A. Chinese Materia Medica. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre

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  3. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  4. Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. 1985-00-00 ISBN 0-917256-20-4

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  5. Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co 1948-00-00

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