Antidesma montanum var. microphyllum
(Hemsl.) Petra Hoffm.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAntidesma montanum is a species of tree in the family Phyllanthaceae, native to Southeast Asia, from India to the Philippines. It can grow up to 10 m (33 ft). The fruits are edible. Four varieties have been accepted, each of which has multiple synonyms, which include Antidesma obliquinervium for A. montanum var. montanum.
Description
A tropical shrub in the Phyllanthaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The stems and shoots are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The young twigs are roasted and chewed.
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Medicinal Uses
The young twigs are roasted and chewed.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Northeastern India,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Han chelanchi
References (2)
- Ethnobotany of Karbis. Chapter 4 in p 83 (As Antidesma watii)
- Teron, R. & Borthakur, S. K., 2016, Edible Medicines: An Exploration of Medicinal Plants in Dietary Practices of Karbi Tribal Population of Assam, Northeast India. In Mondal, N. & Sen, J.(Ed.) Nutrition and Health among tribal populations of India. p 151 (As Antidesma watii)
