Brassaiopsis ficifolia
Dunn
Tang duea
Araliaceae Edible: Young flower
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Conveyor Belt
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Conveyor Belt
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Conveyor Belt
Description
A tree or a climber. It grows 10 m tall. The branches have scattered prickles. The leaves are simple and have 3 lobes. They are 14-35 cm long by 17-25 cm wide. The lobes are oval and narrow towards the base. They have hairs underneath. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers are in groups at the ends of the branches. The fruit is round and lightly flattened and 4-8 mm across.
Edible Uses
Young flowers are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests on mountain slopes between 600-2,500 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Synonyms
Euraliopsis ficifolia (Dunn) Hutch.
Also Known As
Ka-phlu-tai, Nawng-ner-khi-ua
References (2)
- Kuhnlein, H. V., et al, 2009, Indigenous Peoples' food systems. FAO Rome p 170
- Thitiprasert, W., et al, 2007, Country report on the State of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in Thailand (1997-2004). FAO p 95
