The generic name is often spelled Cluytia in older publications[].

Common Name:

General Information

Clutia pulchella is a shrub growing up to 2.5 metres tall
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.

Known Hazards

Although we have seen no specific information for this species, there are reports that several species in this genus are highly toxic to grazing animals[].

Botanical References

Range

Southern Africa - Zimbabwe, southern Mozambique and northern South Africa.

Habitat

Hot, dry localities, on rocky hillsides, along seasonal watercourses, also in riverine forest and mixed deciduous woodland; at elevations from 500 - 1,400 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Shrub
Height	2.00 m
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

A hot leaf infusion is drunk to treat stomach-ache, diarrhoea and dysentery[].

An infusion of the leaves, stems and roots, mixed with milk, is applied as an enema to treat stomach-ache in children[].

The root ash is rubbed into scarifications to heal fractures and sprains[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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