Euphorbia heyneana
Spreng.
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Description
A tropical herb in the Euphorbiaceae family with edible stems and leaves. The plant is cultivated for its vegetative parts, which are cooked and consumed as a vegetable.
Edible Uses
The stems and leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The stems and leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Synonyms
Chamaesyce heyneana (Spreng.) SojakEuphorbia bombaiensis Santapauand others
Also Known As
Narbele soppu
References (1)
- Harisha, R. P. & Padmavathy, S., 2013, Knowledge and Use of Wild Edible Plants in Two Communities in Malai Madeshwara Hills, Southern India. International Journal of Botany 9(2): 64-72.
