Allaeanthus kurzii
Species of flowering plant
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Allaeanthus kurzii is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. Its synonym is Broussonetia kurzii. The synonym is an old name and because of its prefix "Broussonetia", sometimes taxonomically misplaced to Broussonetia group.
| Allaeanthus kurzii | |
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| Kaeng dok salae, a Thai dish made with Broussonetia kurzii flower buds | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Moraceae |
| Genus: | Allaeanthus |
| Species: | A. kurzii |
| Binomial name | |
| Allaeanthus kurzii | |
Distribution and habitat
It is a dioecious shrub native to Southeast Asia where it is found in tropical rainforests or seasonal tropical forests.[1]
Uses
Known as salae (สะแล) in Thailand, this species is valued as a medicinal plant. Its little spherical flower buds are also a food item in Thai cuisine.[2]
