Glochidion eriocarpum


Glochidion eriocarpum is a species of plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It can be found in East Asia. It's a bush or tree that mainly thrives in the damp tropical environment at elevations ranging from 100 to 1700 meters above sea level.

Appearance

It's a bush or tree that can grow up to 4–8 meters. The flowers grow either individually in the axils of the leaves or in clusters of 2–4.

Uses

The plant is gathered from its natural habitat to be used locally for medicinal purposes, mainly for skin diseases such as urticaria or eczema.