Embelia cotinoides
(S.Moore) Merr.
MyrsinaceaeLeaves
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves
The leaves are eaten raw.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 30 m altitude.
Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Countries: Papua New Guinea
How to Identify
A woody climber. The leaves are in spirals. They are narrowly oval and pale green underneath. The fruit are round and have purple spots when ripe.
Names & Synonyms
Oukahep pok
References (1)
- Flora of Papua New Guinea Lae National Herbarium