Gymnosporia acuminata aka Silky Bark

Taxonomy ID: 5135

Genus Gymnosporia Family Celastraceae Order Celastrales Class Magnoliopsida Phylum Tracheophyta

Common names

Silky Bark, Catha Rupestris, Celastrus Acuminatus Microphyllus, Celastrus Microphyllus, Celastrus Mucronatus, Celastrus Plectronia, Celastrus Populifolius, Celastrus Rupestris, Gymnosporia Acuminata Lepidota, Gymnosporia Acuminata Microphylla

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Is Silky Bark toxic to humans/pets?

There is no verified data on the toxicity of this plant in the records of Ploi. If any person, including yourself, a family member, or a pet, consume plant material with an uncertain toxicity level, it is advisable to seek the advice of a healthcare expert.

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