Bridelia glabrifolia
(Muell.-Arg.) Merr.;
Agai
Phyllanthaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A small shrubby tree. The branches are finely branched and smooth. The leaves are alternate and papery. They are blunt at the base and slightly green underneath. The flowers are borne in small bundles in the axils of leaves. The fruit are round purplish black when ripe and smooth. See Bridelia tomentosa
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. They are found in areas of shrub throughout the Philippines.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Notes
There are about 60 Bridelia species.
References (1)
- Monsalud, M.R., Tongacan, A.L., Lopez, F.R., & Lagrimas, M.Q., 1966, Edible Wild Plants in Philippine Forests. Philippine Journal of Science. p 465 (As Bridelia glabrifolia)
