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General Information

Dendrocnide latifolia is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 12 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.

Known Hazards

The plant has irritant, stinging hairs[].

Botanical References

Range

New Guinea to the Pacific Islands of Micronesia and Melanesia.

Habitat

Not known

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	10.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Plants in this genus are essentially lowland primary forest species preferring slightly moist and somewhat shady habitats[].
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

A decoction of the leaves is drunk to relieve a headache[].
The leaf is rubbed on body bruises and aches to act as an analgesic[]. The boiled leaves are applied as a wash to relieve itchy skin[].

Other Uses

The wood is very soft[].

Propagation

Seed - easy.
Cuttings root easily - simply thrusting a branch into moist ground will usually result in it rooting[].

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