Breynia rhamnoides
Family: Phyllanthaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. The leaves are narrowly oval. The leaf stalks are short. The flowers occur singly on short stalks. The fruit are small and purple.
There are about 25 Breynia species. Also put in the family Euphorbiaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, India, Indochina, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable. The ripe fruit are eaten.
The fruit are especially eaten by children.
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gonnyin-ya, Hujan panas, Jajan, Kali setki, Kali-sitki, Kamkata, Kang pla, Mak-nung-hpyeng, Manilpulnati, Pavala-pulah, Phnek preap, Purugudu, Semonah, Seruyan, Tikhar, Yellari