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Ardisia lenticellata

H. R. Fletcher

Primulaceae Edible: Leaves, Stem

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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Description

A tropical shrub in the family Primulaceae found in warm regions.

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Edible Uses

The leaves and stems are edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, SE Asia, Thailand,

Also Known As

Taped tagai

References (1)

  • Jiwajinda, S., et al, 2002, Suppressive Effects of Edible Thai Plants on Superoxide and Nitric Oxide Generation. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, Vol 3, 2002

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