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Breynia fleuryi

Beille

Phyllanthaceae Edible: Leaves

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Paris, Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, MB

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Paris, Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, MB

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Paris, Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, MB

Description

A tropical shrub or small tree in the Phyllanthaceae family with edible leaves.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam,

Notes

Also put in the family Euphorbiaceae.

Also Known As

Bo cu ve, Bồ cu vòi đứng; Dé fleury

References (1)

  • 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

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