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Ardisia obtusa subsp. pachyphylla

Family: Primulaceae


What it is like

The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-9 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The flowers are white to pink.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dense evergreen forests and damp valleys between 400-700 m above sea level in southern China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Hou ye tong pen hua, Lo san

Synonyms

Ardisia pachyphylla Dunn;