Headache tree
Premna divaricata

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

An erect or climbing shrub. The leaves are oval and drawn out to a long point. The flowers occur in dense heads with a flat top. The fruit is small and fleshy with a hard stone inside. It is purple.

Also put in the family Verbenaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia, Singapore

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten. CAUTION: The fruit are claimed to be poisonous.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Buas-buas, Akar buas tunggal, Tenung rimau puteh, Akar melor padang, Akar jutong

Synonyms

Premna coriacea Ridley & Curtis;