Java Tupelo
NameJava Tupelo
Scientific NameNyssa javanica
Common NamesJava Tupelo, Javan Nyssa
Plant FamilyNyssaceae
Natural HabitatFound in moist evergreen or deciduous forests, often along streams or in swampy areas, across Southeast Asia from India to Indonesia and China, at elevations up to 2000 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo significant traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for *Nyssa javanica* in standard ethnobotanical literature. It is primarily valued for its timber and ornamental qualities.
Active ConstituentsTannins, Flavonoids
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNone widely documented due to the lack of significant traditional medicinal use.
Cultivation NotesPrefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is a slow-growing tree suitable for temperate and subtropical climates.
Raritycommon
Description
Nyssa javanica is a medium to large deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia. It features simple, alternate, ovate to elliptic leaves that display vibrant autumn colors, and produces small, ovoid drupes.
