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Urceola micrantha

an evergreen member of the Urceola genus in the family Apocynaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Genus
Urceola
Foliage
evergreen
Height
50 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 roots and the mature vine are carminative and blood tonic[1]. A decoction is used in the treatment of rheumatoid numbness and pain, lumbago due to deficient kidney function, strained back muscles, fractures, torsion injuries and haemorrhage due to wound injuries[1]. The bark and roots are used for the treatment of infantile paralysis, rheumatalgia, injury, and fractures[2].

Product or use
Blood tonic
Product or use
Carminative

Ecology and functions

Ecosystem niche
Climber

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China.
Habitat
Valleys, stream edges and shrub thickets[1]. Mixed forests, brushwoods at elevations from 300 - 1000 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 -

Cultivation

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We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy outdoors in Britain, though judging by its native range it could possibly succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country.

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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