Breynia racemosa
Family: Phyllanthaceae
What it is like
A straggling shrub or small tree. It can be 9 m long. The fruit are red berries.
The leaves are used against coughing.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It can grow from sea level to 2,500 m above sea level. It is most common near the coast.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andamans, Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Medicine
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Majam akar, Mata burung, Menyam, Salah, Tjako manis hutan
Synonyms
Breynia acuminata (Mull.Arg.) Mull.Arg.; Melanthesa racemosa Blume; Phyllanthus rhamnoides Bojer ex Mull.Arg.; and several others