Rhamnus nepalensis

Physical Characteristics

Rhamnus nepalensis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft) by 2 m (6ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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 - China to the Himalayas.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit[177]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Medicinal Uses

Miscellany The fruits, when pounded and macerated in vinegar, have been used in the treatment of herpes[240].

Known Hazards

Although no specific mention of toxicity has been found for this species, there is the suggestion that some members of this genus could be mildly poisonous[65].