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Premna foetida

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A large shrub.

Also put in the family Verbenaceae.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows at low altitudes in the tropics.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore


How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten and used in chutneys.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Buas-buas, Ambong-ambong laut, Pokok buru hantu

Synonyms