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Phyllanthus nitidus subsp. borneensis

Mull.Arg.

Phyllanthaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tropical herb in the Phyllanthaceae family with edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

Fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,

Synonyms

Diasperus borneensis (Mull.Arg.) KuntzeGlochidion borneense (Mull.Arg.) Boerl.Phyllanthus polycarpus Mull. Arg.and others

References (2)

  • Milow, W., et al, 2013, Malaysian Species of Plants with Edible Fruits or Seeds and Their Valuation, International Journal of Fruit Science, 14:1, 1-27
  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (As Phyllanthus borneensis)

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