Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff.) Boerl

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Sungai Pau, Sik, Kedah, Malaysia. Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff.) Boerl. A Thymelaeaceae. CN: Simalakama, Mahkota dewa, Makuto rojo, Obat dewa, Gaharu puk-puk, "Crown of God". The fruit is highly poisonous but has been claimed a remedy to various illnesses; from diabetes to rheumatism and cancer. The fruit has to be processed for the purpose and should not be eaten raw. In the native range of Irian Jaya/Papua New Guinea, the fruits are never consumed in any way since the natives are aware of its danger. Flowering cauliflorous.Synonym(s):Drimyspermum macrocarpum Scheff. Phaleria calantha Gilg Phaleria papuana Warb. ex K. Schum. & Lauterb. Phaleria papuana var. wichmannii (Valeton) Backer Phaleria wichmannii ValetonRef. and suggested reading:www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/tro-50315226id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahkota_dewawww.shaman-australis.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=9647www.freepatentsonline.com/y2011/0257112.html