helloplants.org

Turepo, Milk tree
Paratrophis microphylla

Family: Moraceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 12 m high. The trunk is 60 cm across.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

New Zealand


How it is used for food

The sap has been reported as being used as milk in tea.

Edible parts

Latex, sap


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms