Bhesa archboldiana

(Merr. & L.M. Perry) Ding Hou

CentroplacaceaeFruitPotential hazards — see below
Caution — Parts of this plant may be toxic or require specific preparation. Verify with multiple sources before consuming.
Bhesa archboldiana
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Conveyor Belt
Bhesa archboldiana
gbif · cc0
Conveyor Belt
Bhesa archboldiana
gbif · cc0
Conveyor Belt

What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit

The fruit is edible.

Known Hazards

The bark contains alkaloids.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Louisiade Archipelago in Papua New Guinea. (Milne Bay Province) and Western Province.

Papua New Guinea, PNG,

Countries: Papua New Guinea

How to Identify

A tropical tree native to the Louisiade Archipelago and Western Province of Papua New Guinea, in the Centroplacaceae family (also classified in Celastraceae).

Notes

Also put in the family Celastraceae. There are alkaloids in the bark.

Names & Synonyms
Kurrimia archboldiana Merr. & L.M. Perry
References (1)
  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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