Langa tree
Claoxylon longifolium

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree 8-10 m tall. It can be 20 m tall. The small branches are slender and angular. The twigs are hollow. The leaves are alternate and simple. The leaves are rough to touch. The flowers are 4 mm across. They are white to yellow and in groups. The fruit are 1 cm long and green to brown. They are 3 lobed capsules.

There are about 75-80 Claoxylon species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows on the edge of forest. It prefers wet, deep, rich and well-drained soil. It grows up to 1,500 m above sea level. It can be on limestone. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The young leaves are cooked and eaten.

The leaves are sold in markets.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Daun manis, Gisap, Kayu langa, Kesepang, Ketupuk kuyam, Ki lehat, Loc mai la dai, Oropor, Pohon kayulanga, Sayor salang, Sepang, Sepupang, Sitapu, Sitopu

Synonyms

Claoxylon papyraceum Airy Shaw; Erytrochilus longifolius Blume;