Claoxylon longifolium
(Blume) Engl. ex Hassk
Langa tree
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Summary
Source: WikipediaClaoxylon longifolium is a species of flowering plants in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is found in Assam, South-East Asia, New Guinea and Caroline Islands.
Description
A shrub or small tree 8-10 m tall. It can be 20 m tall. The small branches are slender and angular. The twigs are hollow. The leaves are alternate and simple. The leaves are rough to touch. The flowers are 4 mm across. They are white to yellow and in groups. The fruit are 1 cm long and green to brown. They are 3 lobed capsules.
Edible Uses
The young leaves are cooked and eaten, and are sold in local markets.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows on the edge of forest. It prefers wet, deep, rich and well-drained soil. It grows up to 1,500 m above sea level. It can be on limestone. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Vietnam,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds or cuttings.
Other Information
The leaves are sold in markets.
Notes
There are about 75-80 Claoxylon species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Daun manis, Gisap, Kayu langa, Kesepang, Ketupuk kuyam, Ki lehat, Loc mai la dai, Oropor, Pohon kayulanga, Sayor salang, Sepang, Sepupang, Sitapu, Sitopu
References (10)
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- Forest Inventory and Planning Institute, 1996, Vietnam Forest Trees. Agriculture Publishing House p 201
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 88, 191
- Ochse, J.J. et al, 1931, Vegetables of the Dutch East Indies. Asher reprint. p 265
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