POHPOHAN ( Pilea melastomoides (Poir.) Blume )

POHPOHAN ( Pilea melastomoides (Poir.) Blume )

Urticaceae
Vernacular names: pilea (Eng.)
Geographical distribution: from India and Sri Lanka to Taiwan, Japan, the
Philippines and Indonesia
Uses: used in traditional medicine; cancer medicine. Edible young leaves
Life form and origin: herb, indigenous plant
Sources:
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ForestsClimateChange.org

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