Eriosolena involucrata
(Wall.) Tiegh.
Thymelaeaceae
Daphne involucrata Wall.
Eriosolena longifolia Tiegh.
Scopolia involucrata (Wall.) C.A.Mey.
Common Name:
General Information
Eriosolena involucrata is a deciduous shrub or a small tree that can grow up to 10 metres tall[
146- Title
- A Manual of Indian Timbers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gamble. J. S.
- Publisher
- Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
]
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of fibre.
Known Hazards
All parts of the plant are poisonous. Skin contact with the sap can cause dermatitis in some people.
Botanical References
Range
E. Asia - northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar
Habitat
Forests, shrubby slopes; at elevations up to 1,800 metres[
146- Title
- A Manual of Indian Timbers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gamble. J. S.
- Publisher
- Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Deciduous Shrub |
| Height | 6.00 m |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
A good sandy loam suits most members of this genus[
11- Title
- Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Bean. W.
- Publisher
- Murray
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures.
].
Plants are resentful of root disturbance and should be planted into their permanent positions as soon as possible[
188- Title
- The RHS Gardener's Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers
- Publication
-
- Author
- Brickell. C.
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd.
- Year
- 1990
- ISBN
- 0-86318-386-7
- Description
- Excellent range of photographs, some cultivation details but very little information on plant uses.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
A paper is made from the bark. The fibre is equal in quality to Daphne papyracea and Daphne bholua[
146- Title
- A Manual of Indian Timbers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gamble. J. S.
- Publisher
- Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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