Embelia nutans
Wall.
Primulaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A climbing vine in the Primulaceae family (sometimes classified in Myrsinaceae) that grows in secondary and mixed forests.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It grows in secondary and mixed forests.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia,
Notes
Also put in the family Myrsinaceae.
Synonyms
Ribesiodes nutans (Wall.) Kuntze
References (1)
- Sawian, J. T., et al, 2007, Wild edible plants of Meghalaya, North-east India. Natural Product Radiance Vol. 6(5): p 416
