Skimmia arborescens

Skimmia arborescens T.Anderson ex Gamble, J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xliii. 491 (1916).

Skimmia arborescens T.Anderson ex Gamble., Photo by Nguyễn Minh Chuyển

its native range is Nepal to S. China and N. Indo-China.

Vietnamese name: 

Chu Lang

Latin name: 

Skimmia arborescens Anders. ex Gamble

Family: 

Rutaceae.

Uses: 

Cure cough, low rheumatism (Twigs and leaves).

Distribution:

In Vietnam: Lao Cai (Fan-Si-Pan), Hoa Binh (Cho Bo), Kon Tum (Dak Glei), Khanh Hoa, Dong Nai. The tree grows naturally in the open forest at an altitude of 1100 m.

Fruit season:

April to June