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Hydnocarpus alcalae

Family: Achariaceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 4-10 m tall.

There are 35 Hydnocarpus species. They are trees in the Indian subcontinent. Also put in the Flacourtiaceae family. The seeds are used to cure leprosy.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Philippines, SE Asia


How it is used for food

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Probably medicine, seeds - oil


How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.


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