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Cratoxylum sumatranum subsp. neriifolium

Family: Hypericaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The bark is red-brown. The leaves are narrow and sword shaped. They are 5-10 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. The flowers are red.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Vietnam


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Thanhnganh la-hep

Synonyms