Cnidoscolus aconitifolius

Cnidoscolus aconitifolius I.M.Johnst., Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 86 (1923).

Cnidoscolus aconitifolius I.M.Johnst., Photo by Pham Khánh 

The native range of this species is Mexico to Central America. It is a shrub or tree and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome. It is used as a poison and a medicine, has environmental uses and for food.

Vietnamese name:

Cây Chaya, Rau Bina, Cây Bánh tẻ, Đu đủ Nhật, rau Lào, Cây rau chân vịt..

Use:

Chaya buds and leaves are used as a laxative, diuretic, circulatory stimulant, digestive aid, lactation stimulant, and to harden nails and darken hair.