Glochidion sphaerogynum
Family: Phyllanthaceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree. It can grow 15 m tall. The trunk can be 20 cm across.
It is used as medicine.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Young leaves are added to curries.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Buzo, Guan lei, Wa lu jie pi
Synonyms
Diasperus sphaerogynus (Mull.Arg.) Kuntze; Glochidion fagifolium (Mull.Arg.) Hook.f.; Phyllanthus sphaerogynus Mull.Arg.;