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General Information

Dendrocnide stimulans is an evergreen tree with a rather widespread crown; it usually grows up to 7 metres tall[, ].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and hair wash.

Known Hazards

The plant has irritant, stinging hairs[].

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southern China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines.

Habitat

Primary and secondary forest on sandy and loamy soils; at elevations from sea-level up to 1,200 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	7.00 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

The sap is drunk to relieve a cough[].

A decoction of leaves and roots is drunk as an anthelmintic in case of a hard swollen stomach, constipation and yellow eyes[].
The leaves or roots are commonly used for poulticing[]..

Other Uses

The sap is occasionally used as a hair wash[].

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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