Harrisonia perforata

Harrisonia perforata Merr., Philipp. J. Sci., C 7: 236 (1912).

 

Harrisonia perforata Merr., Photo by Tam Ma

its native range is China (SW. Guangdong) to Tropical Asia.

Vietnamese name: 

Đa đa, Dây hải sơn, Xâm, Dây săng, Cò cưa, Loong cơ đa 

Latin name: 

Harrisonia perforata (Blanco) Merr. – Palurus perforatus Blanco

Family: 

Simaroubaceae 

Uses: 

Treatment of dysentery, diarrhea, abdominal pain, malaria, bone pain and menstrual regulation (Body bark). The fruit cures boils on the soles of the feet. Roots as antipyretic.

Distribution:

In Vietnam: Son La (Song Ma, Mai Son), Hoa Binh (Mai Chau), Quang Ngai, Kon Tum, Dak Lak, Lam Dong, Khanh Hoa, Dong Nai. The tree grows naturally scattered in secondary forests, along forest edges, at altitudes up to 900 m.

Fruit season:

March-August