Fabaceae FAMILY

Zuccagnia punctata

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

3/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Zuccagnia punctata is an aromatic shrub or a small tree with resinous leaves; it can grow up to 5 metres tall. The bole can be around 20cm in diameter[ 1309 Title The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation Publication Author Allen O.N.; Allen E.K. Publisher University of Wisconsin Year 1981 ISBN 0-333-32221-5 Description An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus. ]. The plant is extensively used in traditional medicine in Argentina[ 1632 Title The Effect of Zuccagnia punctata, an Argentine Medicinal Plant, on Virulence Factors from Candida Species Publication Natural Product Communications Vol. 9 (7) 2014 pp. 933-936 Author Gabriela N. et al Publisher Year 2014 ISBN 1555-9475 Description ], where it is also a source of various materials for local use.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeS. America - central Argentina and Chile.

HabitatBrushland and thickets; at elevations up to 2,700 metres[ 1309 Title The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation Publication Author Allen O.N.; Allen E.K. Publisher University of Wisconsin Year 1981 ISBN 0-333-32221-5 Description An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus. ].