Additional notes (click to expand)

Nomenclature

This is a synonym of Podophyllum hexandrum.
http://powo.science.kew.org/

Toxicity

Root contains podophyllotoxin which may cause violent vomiting and is cytotoxic
Professor Anthony Dayan, 2022

'Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten'- HTA guidelines
HTA Guide to Potentially Harmful Plants, 3rd Edition (2022)

Geographical distribution

  • Asia-Temperate, China
  • Asia-Tropical, Indian Subcontinent, East Himalaya
  • Asia-Tropical, Indian Subcontinent, India
  • Asia-Tropical, Indian Subcontinent, West Himalaya

Sinopodophyllum hexandrum (Royle) T.S.Ying

Family: BERBERIDACEAE
Genus: Sinopodophyllum
Species: hexandrum (Royle) T.S.Ying
Common names: Himalayan Mandrake; Himalayan May Apple
Distribution summary: Afghanistan, China, Bhutan, India
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: May, June, July
Reason for growing: Medicinal, toxic


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