Poikilospermum amboinense
Zipp. & Miq.
Urticaceae Edible: Stems - water
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Description
A climber. The leaves are arranged in spirals. The leaves are broadly oval and arranged in spirals. They are 15-30 cm long by 10-15 cm wide. They are heart shaped at the base and taper at the tip.
Edible Uses
The stems are a source of drinking water.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Conocephalus amboinensis Warb.Conocephalus subscaber H. J. P. WinklerPoikilospermum subscaver (H. J. P. Winkl.) Merr.
Also Known As
Tali ayer
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
