Macaranga sinensis
(Baill.) Mull.Arg.
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Description
A tropical tree of the Euphorbiaceae family native to warm regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is used as a fermenting agent in the production of sugarcane wine.
Traditional Uses
The fruit is used as a fermenting agent making sugarcane wine.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Philippines, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Mappa sinensis Baill.Tanarius sinensis (Baill.) Kuntze
Also Known As
Alayowey
References (1)
- Reid, L. A. & Madulid, D., 1972, Some comments on Bontoc Ethnobotany. Philippine Journal of Linguistics
