Urophyllum arboreum
(Reinw. ex Blume) Korth.
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Description
A small tree. It grows up to 8 m high. The stem can be 10-15 cm across. The leaves are opposite. The blade is sword shaped and 10-15 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. It tapers to a tip. The crushed leaves smell strongly of cloves. The flowers are in 2 or more rings or groups. The flower stalk is 1 cm long. The male and female flowers are separate. The fruit is a 5 celled berry. It is round and 5-7 mm across.
Edible Uses
The clove-scented leaves are used as a spice.
Traditional Uses
The leaves have a smell of cloves and are used as a spice.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in forest at 200-1200 m altitude.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia,
Also Known As
Ki cangkeh
References (2)
- PROSEA handbook Volume 13 Spices. p 265
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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