Chilocarpus vernicosus
Blume
Apocynaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A woody climber. The leaves are opposite. The flowers can be in the axils of leaves or the end of branches.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Chilocarpus cantleyi King & GambleChilocarpus enervis Hook.f.Chilocarpus globuliferus BlumeChilocarpus nigrescens King & Gamble
References (1)
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 175 (As Chilocarpus cantleyi)
