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ZZ Actinodaphne nitida

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Description

A small tree. It grows 10-15 m tall. The trunk can be 30 cm. The leaves are spaced along the limbs in rings at the nodes. The flowers can be on the trunk or limbs. The fruit are 1 cm across. They are orange or red.

Medicinal Uses

Used in traditional medicine.

Known Hazards

Contains alkaloids.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Papua New Guinea, PNG, Solomon Islands,

Notes

It contains alkaloids.

Also Known As

Dango

References (1)

  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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