Breynia androgyna (Katuk) - Video 1

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Botanical names: Breynia androgyna, Sauropus androgynus

Common names: Katuk, Star Gooseberry, Sweet Leaf, Tropical Asparagus, Chang Kok, Manis, Nutty Leaf, Rau Ngot

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Origin: India

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersOrnamental foliageEdible plantEthnomedical plant.
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Katuk, Star Gooseberry, Sweet Leaf
Breynia androgyna (Katuk, Star Gooseberry, Sweet Leaf) shows how an unusual flower shape develops into an edible berry.


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