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Champereia griffithii

Family: Opiliaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree.

The Flora of China says there is only one Champereia species. Burkill says there are 2 or 3.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in rather dry woodlands.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Taiwan


How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Belkan, Chemperai, Chimpri, Chipreh, Poko kuching-kuching

Synonyms

Possibly the same as Champereia manillana; Cansjera manillana Bl.;