Bridelia stipularis | |
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Leaves and fruits | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Phyllanthaceae |
Genus: | Bridelia |
Species: | B. stipularis
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Binomial name | |
Bridelia stipularis (L.) Blume
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Bridelia stipularis is a perennial evergreen climber grows over hedges and bushes and sometimes on bigger trees.[2] It is native to Southeast Asia, southern China, and the Indian subcontinent.[1][3] Used as medicines in Malaysia and the Philippines.[medical citation needed] Bridelia stipularis, as other Bridelia species, used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Endoclita malabaricus.