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Elateriospermum is a monotypic plant genus in the family Euphorbiaceae. The genus is the only member of tribe Elateriospermeae and contains a singles species, Elateriospermum tapos. It is found from Southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Java, and Sumatra. and known locally as buah perah or perah tree. This plant (Thai: กระ; kra) is mentioned in Thai literature.It has poisonous fruits which can be rendered edible after careful preparation. formerly included in genusmoved to Blumeodendron
Elateriospermum paucinervium Elmer - Blumeodendron tokbrai Elateriospermum tokbrai Blume - Blumeodendron tokbrai
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Elateriospermum
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Tapos en Buah perah (బహు పరాగ్)
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