Mallotus philippinensis
Release Date：2024-07-02 Source： Number of views：78
Mallotus philippinensis is an evergreen small tree belonging to the genus Mallotus in the Euphorbiaceae family, with a height of 8 - 10 meters. Its leaves are alternate, with three basal veins and two glands near the petiole. The capsule is spherical, densely covered with bright red glandular dots and stellate hairs, so it is also known as "Hongguoguo" (literally meaning "red fruit" in Chinese).
This species is a poisonous plant recorded in the Chinese Plant Atlas Database. The fruits and the red powdery dots on the back of the leaves are poisonous. The symptoms of poisoning include vomiting and diarrhea. However, it can also kill parasites. The seed oil of this plant is used for making soap and lubricating oil.
Mallotus philippinensis is an evergreen small tree belonging to the genus Mallotus in the Euphorbiaceae family, with a height of 8 - 10 meters. Its leaves are alternate, with three basal veins and two glands near the petiole. The capsule is spherical, densely covered with bright red glandular dots and stellate hairs, so it is also known as "Hongguoguo" (literally meaning "red fruit" in Chinese).
This species is a poisonous plant recorded in the Chinese Plant Atlas Database. The fruits and the red powdery dots on the back of the leaves are poisonous. The symptoms of poisoning include vomiting and diarrhea. However, it can also kill parasites. The seed oil of this plant is used for making soap and lubricating oil.
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