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.
Distribution and habitat It is a dioecious shrub native to Southeast Asia where it is found in tropical rainforests or seasonal tropical forests.Flora of China: Broussonetia kurzii
Uses Known as (สะแล) in Thailand, this species is valued as a medicinal plant. Its little spherical flower buds are also a food item in Thai cuisine.Broussonetia kurzii (Hook.f.) Corner - สะแล, สากแล Sa lae
See also List of Thai dishes
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Plernchai Tangkanakul, Gassinee Trakoontivakorn, Payom Auttaviboonkul, Boonma Niyomvit and Karuna Wongkrajang, Antioxidant Activity of Northern and Northeastern Thai Foods Containing Indigenous Vegetables in Kasetsart J. (Nat. Sci.) 40 (Suppl.) : 47 - 58 (2006)