Glochidion eriocarpum is a species of plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It can be found in East Asia. It's a bush or tree that mainly thrives in the damp tropical environment at elevations ranging from 100 to 1700 meters above sea level.[1][2]
| Glochidion eriocarpum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus: | Glochidion |
| Species: | G. eriocarpum
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| Binomial name | |
| Glochidion eriocarpum | |
Appearance
editIt's a bush or tree that can grow up to 4–8 meters.[1][3] The flowers grow either individually in the axils of the leaves or in clusters of 2–4.[4]
Uses
editThe plant is gathered from its natural habitat to be used locally for medicinal purposes, mainly for skin diseases such as urticaria or eczema.[1][3][4]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Glochidion eriocarpum". tropical.theferns.info. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Glochidion eriocarpum Champ. ex Benth". powo.science.kew.org. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ a b "Glochidion eriocarpum - Champ". pfaf.org. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ a b "12. Glochidion eriocarpum Champion ex Bentham, Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 6: 6. 1854". efloras.org. Retrieved 2024-02-25.