🌳 Bird-catcher tree, Grand devil's-claws is speaking...
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Traditional uses include treatment for wounds, rheumatism, and skin issues. Leaf sap applied to sores and cuts. Bark decoction for diarrhea. Fruits used for asthma and coughs. Limited scientific validation available.
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Known for sticky glandular hairs on leaves and fruits that trap birds, insects, and debris, aiding seed dispersal. Important for coastal ecosystems and bird habitats despite trapping. Provides shade and ornamental value in tropics.
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Known for sticky glandular hairs on leaves and fruits that trap birds, insects, and debris, aiding seed dispersal. Important for coastal ecosystems and bird habitats despite trapping. Provides shade and ornamental value in tropics.
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Traditional uses include treatment for wounds, rheumatism, and skin issues. Leaf sap applied to sores and cuts. Bark decoction for diarrhea. Fruits used for asthma and coughs. Limited scientific validation available.
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50 years
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20 meters
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Non-Native
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🌱 Story of Bird-catcher tree, Grand devil's-claws
Pisonia grandis is a medium to large evergreen tree growing up to 20-30 m tall with a trunk diameter of 70 cm. It features irregularly branched soft wood, white-gray bark with furrows, and large sticky leaves that trap birds, earning it the name bird-catcher tree. Native to coral cays in tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans, it thrives in coastal areas from 0-1200 m altitude and 21-31°C temperatures. Fast-growing, it forms dense strands dominating mature vegetation but wood decays rapidly.
This tree heals the planet
Every single day, Bird-catcher tree, Grand devil's-claws gives back
☁️ CO₂ Absorbed
20 kg/yr
≈ 100 km of car emissions offset annually
💨 Oxygen Released
15 kg/yr
💧 Water Conserved
3,400 L/yr
10
Age
20.0m
Height
50yr
Lifespan
Sapling
Stage
📋 Details
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Family
Nyctaginaceae
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Native Status
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City
Kollam
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Location
Private Property
🩺 Medicinal Properties
Traditional uses include treatment for wounds, rheumatism, and skin issues. Leaf sap applied to sores and cuts. Bark decoction for diarrhea. Fruits used for asthma and coughs. Limited scientific validation available.
✨ What makes Bird-catcher tree, Grand devil's-claws special
Known for sticky glandular hairs on leaves and fruits that trap birds, insects, and debris, aiding seed dispersal. Important for coastal ecosystems and bird habitats despite trapping. Provides shade and ornamental value in tropics.
