Anthocephalus (Sturtevant, 1919)

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Anthistiria
Sturtevant, Notes on edible plants, 1919
Anthocephalus (Sturtevant, 1919)
Anthriscus


Anthocephalus morindaefolius Korth.

Rubiaceae.

East Indies and Sumatra. This large tree is cultivated in Bengal, North India and elsewhere. The flowers are offered on Hindu shrines. The yellow fruit, the size of a small orange, is eaten. The plant is a native of the Siamese countries.