In the literature confusion is possible with Triadica cochinchinensis Lour., which, however, is a tree that can grow up to 25 metres tall[].

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General Information

Excoecaria cochinchinensis is an evergreen shrub, usually growing up to 2 metres tall, occasionally becoming a tree up to 15 metres tall[, ].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine. It is often cultivated as an ornamental, valued especially for the colours of its leaves, and is also sometimes grown for medicinal use[].

Known Hazards

The latex is an irritant and is used as a fish poison[].

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia.

Habitat

An understorey plant in forests and thickets at elevations up to 1,500 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	2.00 m
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Plants can succeed in shade or in full sun, requiring a moist, well-drained soil[].
The plant can flower and produce fruit all year round[]. Inflorescences can be unisexual or bisexual[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

All parts of the plant are used as a medicine for the treatment of measles, parotitis, tonsillitis, and lumbar muscle strain[].

The plant is used in traditional medicine for its uterotonic properties[].
A decoction of roasted leaves is a traditional remedy for urticaria and herpes zoster[].
The leaves with a blood red colour underneath are applied topically to arrest bleeding[].

The latex is an irritant[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -
Air layering.

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