Cussonia spicata Thunb.
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Cussonia spicata

Family: ARALIACEAE
Genus: Cussonia
Species: spicata Thunb.
Common names: Cabbage Tree;Kiepersol
Distribution summary: S. Africa
Habit: Tree
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Habitat: Wetter & coastal areas
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Southern Hemisphere Wolfson bed (N)
Reason for growing: Medicinal

Additional Notes

Leaves traditionally used as a treatment for indigestion. Mashed roots have also been used in the treatment of Malaria.

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The wood is very soft and decays easily and is used to make mole traps. The roots are succulent and edible.

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Africa, East Tropical Africa, Kenya

Africa, East Tropical Africa, Tanzania

Africa, East Tropical Africa, Uganda

Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, Sudan

Africa, South Tropical Africa, Malawi

Africa, South Tropical Africa, Mozambique

Africa, South Tropical Africa, Zambia

Africa, South Tropical Africa, Zimbabwe

Africa, Southern Africa, Botswana

Africa, Southern Africa, Cape Provinces

Africa, Southern Africa, Free State

Africa, Southern Africa, KwaZulu-Natal

Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland

Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Zaire

Africa, Western Indian Ocean, Comoros

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