Cratoxylum sumatranum subsp. neriifolium
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCratoxylum sumatranum is a species of flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family. Found in Southeast Asia, it grows up to 51 m (167 ft) tall and is harvested locally for timber and fuel.
Description
A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The bark is red-brown. The leaves are narrow and sword shaped. They are 5-10 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. The flowers are red.
Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make tea.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Also Known As
Thanhnganh la-hep
References (2)
- Burkill, I.H., 1966, A Dictionary of the Economic Products of the Malay Peninsula. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Vol 1 (A-H) p 687
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 107
