Tricalysia malaccensis
Hook.f.
Wild coffee
Rubiaceae Edible: Leaves - tea
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Description
A tropical tree in the coffee family (Rubiaceae) that grows 10–30 m high. It is native to tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are dried and brewed into a tea or drink.
Traditional Uses
A drink is made from the leaves.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from fresh seed.
Notes
There are about 25 Diplospora species.
Synonyms
Diplospora malaccense Hook.f.
Also Known As
Gading-gading, Kahwan hutan, Tulang-tulang, Yam kwai
References (2)
- 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 850
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 107
