Euonymus tingens
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Basic Information
Family: Celastraceae
Genus: euonymus
Plant ID (slug): euonymus-tingens
Numeric ID: 23115
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
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Physical Characteristics
Euonymus tingens is an evergreen Tree growing to 4.5 m (14ft 9in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - Himalayas from the Sutlej to Nepal.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Ophthalmic Purgative The bark is purgative. The juice of the bark is used in the treatment of eye diseases and is also of benefit in cases of chronic constipation and dyspepsia[240, 243, 272].
Known Hazards
Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, a number of plants in this genus are suspected of being poisonous and so some caution is advised.
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Additional Information
Title: Euonymus tingens