Ptychorhaphis indet.
Poaceae Edible: Fruit
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A tropical grass in the Poaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is used as a substitute for betel.
Traditional Uses
Fruit used as a substitute for betel.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
References (1)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 87
