Polyscias fruticosa (L.) Harms
Family: Polyciaceaea
Taxonomy: Plantae > Tracheophyta > Equisetopsida > Apiales > Araliaceae > Polyscias > P. fruticosa
Common name [English]: Ming aralia
Vernacular name [Malayalam]:
Nativity: Central Malesia to SW. Pacific.
Habitat: It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Description: Tropical shrub or dwarf tree growing about 5 m in height and 2-3m in width. It has spreading branches and dark green and glossy leaves that are clustered near the tips.
Flowering and Fruiting : Throughout the year
Uses: Young leaves and shoots - cooked . Steamed and eaten as greens or added to soups etc as a flavouring . They have an aromatic flavour, reminiscent of parsley . Leaves, young shoots, and also roots, are consumed raw or cooked as a vegetable and flavouring .
Cultivation: Wild and common
References
http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org
https://indiabiodiversity.org