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Medicinal

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

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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Geographical distribution

  • 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

Cussonia spicata Thunb.

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


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