Dendrocnide latifolia
(Gaudich.) Chew
Urticaceae
Dendrocnide kusaiana (Kaneh.) Chew
Dendrocnide saipanensis (Kaneh.) Chew
Laportea kusaiana Kaneh.
Laportea latifolia Gaudich.
Laportea saipanensis Kaneh.
Common Name:
Drawing of the leaf and flowers
Photograph by: W.L.Chew; Monograph of the Dendrocnide, Gardens' Bulletin; Singapore, 1969
General Information
Dendrocnide latifolia is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 12 metres tall[
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- The Gardens' Bulletin Vol. 25
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- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/Default.aspx
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- Botanic Gardens; Singapore
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- 1969
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- A botanical journal - this issue includes a treatment of the genera Dendrocnide and Laportea. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
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The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
Known Hazards
The plant has irritant, stinging hairs[
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- The Gardens' Bulletin Vol. 25
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- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/Default.aspx
- Publisher
- Botanic Gardens; Singapore
- Year
- 1969
- ISBN
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- Description
- A botanical journal - this issue includes a treatment of the genera Dendrocnide and Laportea. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
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Botanical References
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- The Gardens' Bulletin Vol. 25
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- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/Default.aspx
- Publisher
- Botanic Gardens; Singapore
- Year
- 1969
- ISBN
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- Description
- A botanical journal - this issue includes a treatment of the genera Dendrocnide and Laportea. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
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[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[
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- The Gardens' Bulletin Vol. 25
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/Default.aspx
- Publisher
- Botanic Gardens; Singapore
- Year
- 1969
- ISBN
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- Description
- A botanical journal - this issue includes a treatment of the genera Dendrocnide and Laportea. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
A decoction of the leaves is drunk to relieve a headache[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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The leaf is rubbed on body bruises and aches to act as an analgesic[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
]. The boiled leaves are applied as a wash to relieve itchy skin[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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Other Uses
The wood is very soft[
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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Propagation
Seed - easy.
Cuttings root easily - simply thrusting a branch into moist ground will usually result in it rooting[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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with help from
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