Gomphandra quadrifida
(Blume) Sleumer
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Description
A tropical tree in the family Stemonuraceae. Young leaves are cooked and eaten as a leafy vegetable.
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Edible Uses
Young leaves are cooked and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are cooked and eaten.
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Medicinal Uses
A decoction of the root is taken after giving birth. A decoction of the roots (var ovalifolia) is used in the treatment of rheumatism.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Belhau
References (1)
- Ong, H., et al, 2012, Traditional knowledge and usage of edible plants among the Semai community of Kampung Batu 16, Tapah, Perak, Malaysia. Scientific Research and Essays Vol. 7(4), pp. 441-445, 30 January, 2012
