Common name: Buddhist Pine, Chinese Yew, Kusamaki
Family: Podocarpaceae
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Country of Origin: E. Asia - S. China, Japan.
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Uses: Edible: People consume the cooked fruits. <P> Medicinal:
The stem bark is used in the treatment of worms (especially ringworm) and blood disorders[218]. A decoction of the fruit is tonic for the heart, kidneys, lungs and stomach[218]. (from Plants For A Future)
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USDA Zone: 8b-11
Source: Unknown
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- Division: Pinophyta
- Class: Pinopsida
- SubClass: Pinidae
- Order: Araucariales
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- Family: Podocarpaceae
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References:
Plants For A Future Website
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