Valanguar

Where does Valanguar grow?

Found in: Asia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Solomon Islands

Notes: There are about 100 Polyscias species.

Status: In Papua New Guinea it is moderately common as an ornamental in coastal areas, but not always eaten. It is popular in the Gazelle Peninsula.

Growing Valanguar

Cultivation: Plants are grown by cuttings. They are often used as an ornamental hedge. This plant is often used to form a hedge around their houses and gardens. Constantly picking the leaves helps maintain it as a small pruned shrub. As a shrub they grow from 2 to 5 m tall. Seeds are produced and spread by birds. These self sown seedlings are sometimes replanted.

Edible Uses: The young leaves are cooked and eaten. The young leaves have a nice smell and are used as a vegetable as well as to flavour stews.

Nutrition Info

Valanguar Photos

References

Valanguar references Polyscias verticillata

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