Trevesia cheirantha
Family: Araliaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It has large curious leaves.
There are 12 Trevesia species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The flowers are eaten cooked. They are bitter and have an unpleasant smell. The young leaves are eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Daun buka nafsu, Daun chengkam harimau, Pokok daun seredang, Pokok kabu-kabu, Pokok kekabu, Pokok tapak rimau, Tapak jarimau
Synonyms
Trevesia sundaica Ridley;