Endospermum moluccanum
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It can grow 30 m tall. The trunk is straight and 60 cm across. It can have buttresses. Trees are separately male and female.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia, Solomon Islands
How it is used for food
Young leaves are cooked as a vegetable. Caution: The can cause loose bowel motions.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Capellenia moluccana Teijsm. & Binn.; Endospermum formicarum Becc.; Endospermum labios Schodde; Endospermum labios subsp. gracilipes Schodde;