Eucommia ulmoides
About
Eucommia ulmoides is a species of small tree native to China. It belongs to the monotypic family Eucommiaceae. It is considered vulnerable in the wild, but is widely cultivated in China for its bark and is highly valued in herbology such as traditional Chinese medicine.
- Family
- Eucommiaceae
How to use it
Eucommia ulmoides is primarily used for its bark in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is valued for its health benefits. It is often utilized to support joint health and improve overall vitality, making it a popular choice among herbalists.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
The bark of Eucommia ulmoides is not eaten by humans, but it is used in herbal remedies and traditional medicine. So, while you won't find this tree in your salad, its bark has a special place in health practices.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Eucommia ulmoides
- Slug
- eucommia-ulmoides
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Eucommiaceae
- Genus
- Eucommia
- Species
- ulmoides
- Wikidata QID
- Q131528
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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