Hydnocarpus castaneus[2] is an Asian tree species in the family Achariaceae. It is now accepted that Hydnocarpus anthelminthicus is a synonym[3] and its native range is from Burma, the rest of Indochina through to W. Malesia;[4] this species is now also cultivated in southern China.[5]
Hydnocarpus castaneus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Achariaceae |
Genus: | Hydnocarpus |
Species: | H. castaneus
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Binomial name | |
Hydnocarpus castaneus | |
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Description
editThis tree species grows to between 10 and 20 m with coriaceous, glabrous leaves 150–300 mm long. The spherical fruits are velvety and brown-black, with a diameter of 70–150 mm and containing 30–50 fleshy 15-20mm seeds.[6]
Traditional medicine
editAlso widely known under its name H. anthelminthicus, suggesting anthelmintic properties, the Vietnamese is lọ nồi[6] (sometimes Ðại phong tử). It is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it may be called dà fēng zǐ
References
edit- ^ "Hydnocarpus castaneus". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
- ^ Hooker JD, Thomson T (1872) Fl. Brit. Ind. 1: 197.
- ^ Plants of the World Online (retrieved 29 November 2020)
- ^ Plants of the World Online: Hydnocarpus castaneus Hook.f. & Thomson (retrieved 11 June 2020)
- ^ a b Flora of China: Hydnocarpus anthelminthicus (retrieved 12 June 2020
- ^ a b Phạm Hoàng Hộ (1999) Cây Cỏ Việt Nam: an Illustrated Flora of Vietnam vol. I (entry: 2156) publ. Nhà Xuẩt Bản Trẻ, HCMC, VN.
External links
edit- Hydnocarpus anthelminthicus (Google Images)
- Data related to Hydnocarpus castaneus at Wikispecies