Breynia reclinata
(Roxb.) Hook. f.
Phyllanthaceae Edible: Leaves
Description
A shrub or scrambling bush. Larger plants lean on other trees. It can grow to 13 m high. The leaves are very thin. They are grey on the underside.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand,
Notes
There are about 25 Breynia species. Also put in the family Euphorbiaceae.
Synonyms
Breynia racemosa Muell.-Arg.
Also Known As
Akar bunga, Ambin buah, Asing-asing, Chechermean, Gimer, Imer, Janggi padang, Katuk alas, Pokok hujan panas, Saga, Sitopu
References (3)
- Bircher, A. G. & Bircher, W. H., 2000, Encyclopedia of Fruit Trees and Edible Flowering Plants in Egypt and the Subtropics. AUC Press. p 64
- Burkill, I.H., 1966, A Dictionary of the Economic Products of the Malay Peninsula. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Vol 1 (A-H) p 367
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 191
