- Source: Melientha
Descriptions
Melientha is a genus of plants in the family Opiliaceae described as a genus in 1888.
The genus contains only one known species, Melientha suavis, native to Southeast Asia (Mindanao, Sabah, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam).
Varieties
Melientha suavis subsp. macrocarpa Hiepko - Sabah
Melientha suavis subsp. suavis - Mindanao, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam
Uses
In Vietnam, the plant is called Rau Sắng. It is considered a food delicacy.
In Thailand the plant is known as ผักหวานป่า (/phak waan paa/). Its leaves are considered a food delicacy.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Melientha
- Champereia
- Breynia androgyna
- List of Thai dishes
- List of Thai ingredients
- Ban Mo district
- Kaeng Krachan National Park
- List of Khmu plant common names
- Opiliaceae
- Mae Ping National Park
