Vaccinium hasseltii
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Padang
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Ericaceae family, Vaccinium hasseltii produces edible berries.
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Edible Uses
The berries are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The berries are eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore,
Notes
An unresolved plant in The Plant List. Some have this as a synonym of Vaccinium littoreum.
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Deadly Nightshade
Atropa belladonna
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Padang
Vaccinium hasseltii
Conveyor Belt
Deadly Nightshade: Tall herbaceous plant (1-2m), single shiny black cherry-sized berries, star-shaped calyx, large oval leaves, sweet but dangerous taste.
Padang: Low woody shrub, berries in clusters with crown/remnant calyx ring, sweet taste.
References (1)
- Burkill, I.H., 1966, A Dictionary of the Economic Products of the Malay Peninsula. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Vol 2 (I-Z) p 2257
