Cussonia spicata

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Cussonia spicata
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Binomial name
Cussonia spicata Thunb.
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Cussonia spicata (known as spiked cabbage tree, lowveld cabbage tree or common cabbage tree) is a tree in the Araliaceae family.

It occurs naturally in southern Africa and into tropical Africa.

It is cultivated as a garden plant and can reach a height of 15 meters. It does not tolerate extreme degrees of frost.

Ethnomedical Uses

It has been used in traditional African medicine and its medicinal properties are being investigated.

• A bark decoction is used in the treatment of malaria, and indigestion in a similar manner to tonic water
• A root decoction is used to treat fever, venereal disease, as well as a diuretic and laxative.
• A root bark decoction is used to treat mental illness.

References

• PlantzAfrica: Cussonia spicata
• Flora of Zimbabwe: Cussonia spicataTemplate:Apiales-stub