
Araliaceae FAMILY
Polyscias aculeata
Polyscias aculeata
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Polyscias aculeata is a tree. The leaves are gathered from the wild for local medicinal use, and the wood is also used locally.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeAfrica - Madagascar.
HabitatForests at elevations below 500 metres.