Achariaceae FAMILY

Hydnocarpus anomalus

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

Although we have seen no specific information for this species, the seeds of many members of this genus contain cyanogenic glycosides[ 218 Title Medicinal Plants of China Publication Author Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Publisher Reference Publications, Inc. Year 1985 ISBN 0-917256-20-4 Description Details of over 1,200 medicinal plants of China and brief details of their uses. Often includes an analysis, or at least a list of constituents. Heavy going if you are not into the subject. , 310 Title Plant Resources of Southeast Asia Publication Author Website http://proseanet.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia. ]. In very small quantities this has been used medicinally, having been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death.

Botanical Description

Hydnocarpus anomalus is an evergreen tree that can grow from 10 - 50 metres tall, though it is more likely to be from 20 - 25 metres. The bole is buttressed[ 451 Title Flora Malesiana Series 1 Publication Author Various Website http://www.archive.org Publisher Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch Year 0 ISBN Description A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood. This genus is the souce of chaulmoogri oil, which is much used in the treatment of a range of skin conditions, including leprosy. Whilst the main source is probably Hydnocarpus kurzii, many other species are also harvested from the wild and used interchangeably. We have no specific information for this species, but it is likely to be one of those alternative species[ K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeSoutheast Asia - Malaysia (Sabah, Sarawak)

HabitatA canopy tree in primary forests on hilly, sloping and steep land, never inundated, growing in sandy or clayey soils; at elevations from 90 - 400 metres[ 451 Title Flora Malesiana Series 1 Publication Author Various Website http://www.archive.org Publisher Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch Year 0 ISBN Description A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet ]