Aporosa microstachya
(Tul.) Mull.Arg.
Maingay's tree
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Description
A small tropical tree reaching 8 m tall, found at elevations up to 400 m.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 400 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand,
Synonyms
Aporosa tulasneana Baill.Lepidostachys griffithii Planch. ex Pax & K. Hoffm.Scepa microstachya Tul.
Also Known As
Beras-beras, Kangkong udang, Krim khao, Nipis kulit betina, Tampong pacat
References (2)
- PROSEA
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
