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Bischofia javanica, Andrachne apetala, Andrachne trifoliata, Bischofia cummingiana

Bishop Wood, Javawood, Toog Tree, Java Cedar
Family: Phyllanthaceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
Big tree taller than 20 ft

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The tree is used for reforestation and is often intercropped in traditional agriculture. In India, it is considered to be an excellent shade tree in coffee and cardamom plantations

Young soft leaves - eaten as a vegetable.

Similar plants:

Arbutus andrachne (Grecian strawberry tree)

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