Saga monyit, Katut selayer, Semelit jekok
Breynia discigera

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2 m tall. It is hairy. The leaves are narrowly oval. They are 1-4 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The edges curve back. The leaves are dark green above and light green underneath. The fruit are red and 7 mm long by 6.5 mm wide. The seed is 4 mm by 2 mm.

There are about 25 Breynia species. It is used in medicine. Also put in the family Euphorbiaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows between 30-300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Breynia rhamnoides var. pubescens (Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg. Melanthesa racemosa var. pubescens Müll.Arg. Melanthesa rhamnoides var. pubescens Müll.Arg.