Sauropus spatulifolius
Beille
Phyllanthaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A subtropical evergreen shrub in the Phyllanthaceae family, growing 10–40 cm tall with narrowly oval leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are edible but slightly bitter and can be eaten fresh or prepared as food.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are edible but slightly bitter.
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Medicinal Uses
The leaves have traditional medicinal uses.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Synonyms
Sauropus changianus S. Y. Hu
References (2)
- Flora of China.
- Pruesapan, K., 2010, The rise and fall of Sauropus (Phyllanthaceae): A molecular phylogenetic analysis of Sauropus and allies. Leiden University.
