Erythroxylum areolatum
Billib. ex Beurl.
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Description
A tropical tree found near Chennai. The tender leaves are eaten as greens.
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Edible Uses
The tender leaves are eaten as greens.
Traditional Uses
The tender leaves are eaten as greens.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows near Chennai.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Central America, Greater Antilles, Haiti, India, Mexico, West Indies,
Notes
There are about 250 Erythroxylum species. They are tropical and subtropical trees. Erythroxylum areolatum Billib. ex Beurl. is an unresolved name. Erythroxylum areolatum L. is an accepted name.
Also Known As
Davaahdarum keeray, Devadary kura
References (2)
- Plants of Haiti Smithsonian Institute http://botany.si.edu/antilles/West Indies
- SHORTT,
