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ZZ Homalanthus novoguineensis

(Warb.) K. Schum

Euphorbiaceae Edible: Medicine

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Description

A tropical shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family that grows 1–6 m tall.

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Medicinal Uses

Used in traditional medicine.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Australia, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Solomon Islands,

Synonyms

Carumbium novoguineense Warb.Homalanthus beguinii J. J. Sm.Homalanthus brachystachys Pax & K. Hoffm.Homalanthus crinitus GageHomalanthus elegans GageHomalanthus pachtstylus Airy ShawHomalanthus tetrandrus J. J. Sm.

References (1)

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

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