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Pentaphragma honbaense

Gagnep.

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Description

A tropical herb in the family Pentaphragmataceae with edible leaves.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam,

Synonyms

Francfleurya honbaensis A. Chev. & Gagnep.

Also Known As

Mong toi nui

References (1)

  • Sang, D. T., & Mizoue, K. O. N., 2012, Use of Edible Forest Plants among Indigenous Ethnic Minorities in Cat Tien Biosphere Reserve, Vietnam. Asian Journal of Biodiversity Vol. 3 (1), p 23-49