Scaphium macropodum (Miq.) Beumée ex K.Heyne, Nutt. Pl. Ned.-Ind., ed. 2 2: 1068 (1927).
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| Scaphium macropodum (Miq.) Beumée ex K.Heyne, Photo by Hoang Thanh Son |
The native range of this species is S. Peninsula Malaysia to Sumatera, Borneo. It is a tree and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Vietnamese Name:
Lười ươi , Cây ươi
Family:
Sterculiaceae
Uses:
The seeds, soaked in water and sweetened, make a refreshing jelly drink that acts as a laxative, promotes urination, and treats intestinal diseases and gonorrhea. It also treats fever, dry cough, stomach pain, toothache, conjunctivitis, bloody stools, and sores.
Distribution:
Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Dong Nai, Tay Ninh, and Kien Giang provinces. The tree grows naturally in open forests.
Flowering and Fruiting Season:
March-May; June-August
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