Schefflera octophylla
(Lour.) Harms
Araliaceae Edible: Leaves, Vegetable
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Description
Schefflera octophylla is a tropical tree in the Araliaceae family, found in Yunnan.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Also Known As
Chan chim, Clang, Klang, Lai thoun, Chan chim 8 la
References (4)
- Hill, M. & Hallam, D., (eds), 1997, Na Hang Nature Reserve, Tat Ke Sector. Site description and conservation evaluation. Hanoi. p 72
- Ogle, B. M., et al, 2003, Food, Feed or Medicine: The Multiple Functions of Edible Wild Plants in Vietnam. Economic Botany 57(1): 103-117
- Van Sam, H. et al, 2008, Uses and Conservation of Plant Species in a National Park. A case study of Ben En, Vietnam. Economic Botany 62:574-593
- Xu, You-Kai, et al, 2004, Wild Vegetable Resources and Market Survey in Xishuangbanna, Southwest China. Economic Botany. 58(4): 647-667.
