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Hoheria populnea
Also known as Lacebark, Ribbonwood and New Zealand Mallow, this member of the mallow family is a tree to 12 metres tall with broad, oval, dark green serrated leaves. Produces beautiful scented white flowers in clusters in late summer to autumn. Leaves, bark and flowers have many medicinal uses, acting as a demulcent or mucilage (an agent that forms a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane). An infusion of the bitter leaves can be used for stomach troubles. The inner bark can also be mixed in water with the finely sliced white part of harakeke butts, to bathe burns. The lace-like inner bark can be used for fine weaving of products like headbands, kete etc. The bark can be twisted and made into ropes and was used for hunting and fishing.
11cm pot. Certified organic plant. Approx 60cm high.
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N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
