Cnesmone javanica
Blume
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Description
A small shrub. The stems are climbing or twining. They can be 5-7 m long. It has yellow stinging hairs. The leaves are narrowly oval and 8-15 cm long by 4-9 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Known Hazards
The plant bears yellow stinging hairs.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Indonesia, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Cenesmon tonkinense Gagnep.Cnesmone tonkinensis (Gagnep.) CroizatTragia hastata Reinw. ex Hassk.Tragia macrophylla Wall.Tragia rugosa Wall.
Also Known As
Lampinak
References (1)
- Irawan, D., et al, 2006, Ethnobotanical study and nutrient potency of local traditional vegetables in Central Kalimantan. Tropics Vol. 15(4)
