This species is closely related to Cypholophus macrocephalus and, in some treatments, is included in that species as Cypholophus macrocephalus heterophyllus Wedd. (treated here as a synonym)[].

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General Information

Cypholophus heterophyllus is a shrub or small tree growing 1 - 5 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of fibre.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Philippines to the Pacific Islands.

Habitat

Dense or open forest, or on its edges; hillside thickets; pastures; and occasionally in beach thickets at elevations from sea level to about 1,150 metres in Fiji[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Shrub
Height	4.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The leaves are said to be used with oil as a massage for broken bones[]..

Other Uses

A fibre is obtained from the inner bark[]. It is sometimes used for making cloth[]. In Samoa, these bast fibres are highly valued for making fine mats[].

Propagation

Seed -

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