Claoxylon microcarpum
Airy Shaw
Euphorbiaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A small tree with a crooked trunk. The leaves are entire and taper towards both ends. The edges are wavy. The bark is light brown and smooth. The flowers are cream and have no smell.
Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in well drained primary forest.
Where It Grows
Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Solomon Islands,
Notes
There are about 75-80 Claoxylon species.
References (2)
- French, B.R., 2010, Food Plants of Solomon Islands. A Compendium. Food Plants International Inc. p 309
- Kew Bulletin 20: 403. 1966
