Glochidion sp. indet. (2 species?)
Phyllanthaceae Edible: Leaves, Aril
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A tropical shrub or tree in the Phyllanthaceae family, one of approximately 300 Glochidion species.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and arils are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, SE Asia, Thailand,
Notes
There are about 300 Glochidion species.
References (1)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 2117, 2120