Orophea polycarpa
Family: Annonaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 5-8 m tall. The leaves have white hairs underneath. With the flowers, the inner petals form a dome.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in limestone hill forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten fresh.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Thaphinh nhieu-trai
Synonyms
Bocagea polycarpa Steud.; Orophea anceps Pierre; Orophea gracilis King; Orophea polycephala Pierre; Orophea undulata Pierre; and varieties