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Suregada decidua

Radcl.-Sm.

Euphorbiaceae

+ Synonyms

Suregada chauvetiae Leandri

Common Name:

Suregada decidua
Fruiting branch
Photograph by: Herisoa Natenah Manjakahery
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General Information

Suregada decidua is a shrub or small tree.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References


Range

Africa - western Madagascar.

Habitat

Lowland forests, more open woodland and rock faces at elevations below 500 metres in the dry and subarid zones.

Properties

Medicinal Rating * *
HabitTree
Height0.00 m
Self-fertileNo
Cultivation StatusWild

Cultivation Details



A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The fresh sap is applied to wounds to promote healing[
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Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa.
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An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
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Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -
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