Acalypha rivularis
Seem.
Euphorbiaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Fiji, Pacific,
Other Information
A minor edible leaf.
Synonyms
Ricinocarpus rivularis (Seem.) Kuntze
Also Known As
Kada-kada, Kadekade, Sasariwai, Sosotiua, Sotiura
References (1)
- Jansen, A. A. J., et al, (Eds), 1990, Food and Nutrition in Fiji. Volume One. p 52
