Alangium chinense (Alangiaceae) Evergreen tree

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Alangium chinense
Evergreen tree
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The Alangium chinense plant species is found in E. Asia - India to C. China It is a member of the Alangiaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A begoniifolia. Marlea begoniifolia. Stylidium chinense.

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Latin Name:  Alangium chinense
Family:  Alangiaceae
Author:  (Lour.)Harms.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Upland thickets in W. China[147].

Medicinal Information: This plant is commonly used in Chinese herbalism, where it is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs[218]. The roots and the stems are a blood tonic, carminative and contraceptive[147]. They are used in the treaaatment of rheumatism, numbness, traumatic injuries, wounds and snakebites[147]. A decoction of the leafy shoots is said to be tonic[218]. The shoot, rootbark and whole plant are all used medicinally[218].

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