Nannorrhops ritchiana Mazari palm (Palmae) Evergreen tree

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Nannorrhops ritchiana
Mazari palm
Evergreen tree
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The Nannorrhops ritchiana plant species is found in W. Asia - Iran to Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is a member of the Palmae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mazari palm.

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Latin Name:  Nannorrhops ritchiana
Common Name:  Mazari palm
Family:  Palmae
Author:  H.Wendl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Open, sparsely vegetated semi-arid desert regions where there is a water table close enough to the surface to provide a continuous supply of moisture[231].

Medicinal Information: The leaves are purgative[240]. They are used in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery[240]. Yes, both these reports come from the same source, without further explanation[K]. The plant is chiefly used in veterinary medicine[240].

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