Drypetes monosperma
(Merr.) Pax & K. Hoffm.
Kuttipa
Putranjivaceae Edible: Seeds
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Description
A tropical tree growing up to 1,300 m above sea level in the Putranjivaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It can grow up to 1,300 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Notes
There are about 200 Drypetes species.
Synonyms
Cyclostemon monospermus Merr.
References (1)
- Bodner, C. C. and Gereau, R. E., 1988, A Contribution to Bontoc Ethnobotany. Economic Botany, 43(2): 307-369
