Daphniphyllum himalense

Physical Characteristics

Daphniphyllum himalense is an evergreen Tree growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Central and Eastern Himalayas to Northern Burma.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Secondary; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: The very closely related D. macropodum is said to have edible leaves. Are the leaves of this species also edible cooked?[K]

Medicinal Uses

Skin A paste of the wod is applied as a poultice to boils[272].

Known Hazards

None known