Phytocrene gigantea
Wall.
Fountain tree
Icacinaceae Edible: Sap
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Description
A tropical climbing vine or creeper of the Icacinaceae family.
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Edible Uses
A watery, drinkable sap flows from the stems and is traditionally consumed.
Traditional Uses
A watery, drinkable sap flows from the stems.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Myanmar, SE Asia,
References (1)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 493
