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Camptotheca acuminata - Camptotheca

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[[File:Camptotheca acuminata HKDecne. (AM AK304856-1).jpg|thumb|right|''AngelicaCamptotheca acuminata'']] '''Camptotheca acuminata''' is a genus of medium-sized deciduous trees growing tree. It grows up to 20 metres (66 ft) tall, . It is native to southern China and Tibet. The genus is usually included in the tupelo family Nyssaceae, but sometimes included (with the tupelos) in the dogwood family Cornaceae
==Uses==
{{Uses|common Common colds}}, {{Uses|psoriasisPsoriasis}}, {{Uses|digestive Digestive problems}}, {{Uses|Curing liver disorders}}, {{Uses|brain Brain tumors}}, {{Uses|liver Liver cancer}}, {{Uses|leukemiaLeukemia}}
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Wood}}, {{Parts Used|barkBark}}, {{Parts Used|leavesLeaves}}, {{Parts Used|fruitFruits}}
==Chemical Composition==
By Chemical analysis of xi shu has revealed that it contains camptothecine, a pentacyclic quinoline alkaloid<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Agrimony}}
==Properties==
===Fruit===
{{Fruit||7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|clearly Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs|}}
===Other features===
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|meadowsMeadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
==Photo Gallery==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_xi_shu.htm "Chemical Constituents"]</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [https://medicinalplants101.blogspot.in/2014/01/camptotheca-aka-cancer-tree.html Editing Camptotheca acuminata on Medicinal Plants101.blogs.in]
* [https://books.google.co.in/books?id=3sPwKo3b3cUC&pg=PA353&lpg=PA353&dq=plantscamptotheca+acuminata&source=bl&ots=GFb747A683&sig=v_Vmxt8FEqxEhW8Mxwcz6YjOmRE&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwif7_mz4cDaAhWGqY8KHetQBiIQ6AEITTAD#v=onepage&q=plantscamptotheca%20acuminata&f=false eflorasEfloras.org meidcinal plant biotechnology]* [http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200014692 Camptotheca acuminata on eflorasEfloras.org]
* [http://www.theplantlist.org/browse/A/Cornaceae/Camptotheca/ Camptotheca acuminata with plant list.org]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Cornaceae]]

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