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General Information

Dillenia suffruticosa is a large shrub or tree growing up to 10 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use. It is often grown as an ornamental in gardens[, ].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia.

Habitat

In marshes, along streams, and on the margin of forests, often forming thickets; at elevations from sea-level up to 500 metres[].

Properties

Weed Potential	Yes
Medicinal Rating
Habit	Shrub
Height	7.50 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows wild on a range of soils from sandy to clayey, from wet to well drained[].
Often grown as an ornamental, the species naturalizes easily and has become abundant in some areas outside its native range, such as Jamaica[].
The plant flowers continuously, each flower is open for one day only, between 2 flowers of the same raceme a difference of around 3 - 4 days. The fruit is ripe after 36 days, the seeds being eaten and dispersed by birds[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The leaves and roots are used in the treatment of inflamations, itch, stomach ache, and also to aid a woman's recovery after giving birth[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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