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Diospyros seychellarum, known locally as bwa sagay, is a rare small forest tree or shrub native to the Seychelles, growing up to about 10 metres tall. It is not a common garden or houseplant, so care advice is limited and mostly general.
Diospyros seychellarum, locally known as bwa sagay, is a rare endemic plant from the Seychelles. It occurs on the islands of Mahé, Praslin, Silhouette and Felicite. It is locally known as bwa sagay.
A study on the cytotoxicity of Diospyros seychellarum found that the extract of D. seychellarum can induce apoptosis. It made a point that this should be studied further. It has been used by healers in the Seychelles as a tonic. The plant is harvested in the wild and used as medicine and fuel. The leaves have been used to correct blood pressure and making baths. The wood has been harvested and used in cinnamon oil distilleries.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
