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ZZ Mallotus mollissimus

(Geiseler) Airy Shaw

Kamala

Euphorbiaceae Edible: Medicine

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Description

A shrub. It grows 1-6 m tall. The stem is 30 cm across. The young shoots are hairy. The leaves are 13-28 cm long by 9-23 cm wide. The flowers are 3-5 mm across.

Medicinal Uses

Used in traditional medicine.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 800 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Asia, Indonesia, Australia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands,

Synonyms

Adelia barbata BlancoCroton mollissimus Geiselerand several others

References (1)

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

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