Dodonaea viscosa

Dodonaea viscosa Jacq., Enum. Syst. Pl. 19 (1760).

Dodonaea viscosa Jacq., Photo by Hoang Thanh  Son

It occurs around most of the southern hemisphere, and its numerous useful properties have been discovered independently by people of different continents. 

Vietnamese name: 

Chành ràng, Chành rành, Rù rì, Chằn rằn

Latin name: 

Dodonaea viscosa (L.) Jacq.

Family: 

Sapindaceae

Uses: 

Treat fever, burns, rheumatism, wounds, swelling (leaves); as a hunting potion (bark).

Distribution: 

In  VietNam:Nghe An (Quynh Luu), Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Hue, Khanh Hoa, Gia Lai, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Kien Giang.

Fruit season: 

March - May.