Decaspermum gracilentum
(Hce.) Merr.
Kauja, Gahau
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 4 m tall. The small branches are 4 sided. The leaves are oval. The flowering shoots are near the axils of leaves. The fruit are round and black. They are 3-5 mm across. They have 3-5 ribs. There are 3-5 seeds.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. In Yunnan in China it grows between 800-1300 m altitude. It grows in secondary forest.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, SE Asia, Taiwan, Vietnam,
Notes
There are about 30 Decaspermum species.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 74.6 | — | — | — | — | 1.6 | — | — |
References (1)
- Jin, Chen et al, 1999, Ethnobotanical studies on Wild Edible Fruits in Southern Yunnan: Folk Names: Nutritional Value and Uses. Economic Botany 53(1) pp 2-14
