SEVEN STAR PLANT (Pereskia Sacharosa)
This is one of several species of Pereskia grown locally for medicinal purposes. It is also known as Bintang Tujuh, Cancer Plant and Chat Sim Chan. It is a member of the cactus family, Cactaceae. It can be used to form thorny impenetrable hedges. The leaves and flowers can be eaten as a salad. It is reputed to be able to treat cancer especially colon and nose cancers.