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Scopellaria marginata

(Blume) W.J. de Wilde & Duyfjes

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Description

A herb that lies along the ground. It grows each year from seed. The stems and branches are angular. The leaves are oval to heart shaped and 6-10 cm long by 4-10 cm wide. Usually they have 3 lobes. The fruit are oval and 1.5-1.8 vm long by 5-12 mm wide.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,

Synonyms

Bryonia marginata (Blume) de Wilde & DuyfjesMelothria marginata (Blume) Cogn.Scopella marginata (Blume) W. J. de Wilde & DuyfjesZehneria marginata (Blume) Keraudren

Also Known As

Kundur tikus

References (1)

  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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