Mallotus peltatus
(Geiseler) Mull.Arg.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMallotus peltatus is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae, native from India to Papuasia. It was first described by Eduard Ferdinand Geiseler in 1807 as Aleurites peltatus.
Description
A tree.
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Edible Uses
In Hainan Province, China, its leaves are often harvested and sun-dried to serve as a common herbal tea named "Francolin Tea" (Chinese: 鹧鸪茶) on the dining table.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Andamans, Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Tempayan manis
References (2)
- Murakami, A. et al, 2014, Screening for the In Vitro Anti-tumor-promoting Activities of Edible Plants from Malaysia. Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 64:1, 9-16. (As Mallotus porterianus)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
