Cleistanthus monoicus
(Lour.) Mull.Arg.
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Description
A tropical shrub or small tree in the Phyllanthaceae family, native to tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam,
Notes
It has also been put in the family Euphorbiaceae.
Synonyms
Bridelia loureiroi Hook. & Arn. [Illegitimate]Bridelia monoica (Lour.) Merr.Clutia monoica Lour.Kaluhaburunghos monoicus (Lour.) Kuntze
Also Known As
Morkunhi-sikheri, Pat-kunhi
References (2)
- Dobriyal, M. J. R. & Dobriyal, R., 2014, Non Wood Forest Produce an Option for Ethnic Food and Nutritional Security in India. Int. J. of Usuf. Mngt. 15(1):17-37 (As Bridelia monoica)
- Hazarika, T. K., et al, 2012, Studies on wild fruits of Mizoram, India used as ethno-medicines. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. Published on line 03 February, 2012 (As Bridelia monoica)
