Cyrtandra decurrens
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Daun laur
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCyrtandra decurrens is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Borneo, the Moluccas, and New Guinea. Local people use its leaves in their cuisine in a manner similar to sorrel.
Description
A herb. It grows 30 cm tall. The stem is 4 sided and without branches. The leaves are opposite.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a flavoring and spice.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used for flavouring.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in dark humid places.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Notes
There are between 350-650 Cyrtandra species. They are mostly in Asia.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Daun laur, Daun wawo
References (5)
- Burkill, I.H., 1966, A Dictionary of the Economic Products of the Malay Peninsula. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Vol 1 (A-H) p 754
- Heyne, K., 1927, p 1375
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 98, 193
- PROSEA
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
