Needlebush

Glochidion puberum

Physical Characteristics

Glochidion puberum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). 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 moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - southern and western China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Oil Edible Uses: Oil None known

Medicinal Uses

Depurative Dysentery Febrifuge Febrifuge, depurative[147]. Dispels clots[147]. All parts of the plant are used as medicine for the treatment of dysentery, diarrhea, rupture, cough, etc[266].

Known Hazards

None known