Marumia muscosa
Blume
Description
A large climbing shrub. It is branched. It can be 5-25 m tall. It often has adhesive roots near the base. The end small branches hang down. The leaves are opposite. The base is shallowly heart shaped. They taper to the tip. The leaves are 7-20 cm long by 3-9 cm wide. They have a dense rusty covering. The flowers are in the axils of the leaves higher on the plant. The flowers are large.
Edible Uses
The young shoots are eaten raw or steamed and have a sour taste; the ripe fruit is also eaten.
Traditional Uses
The young shoots are eaten raw or steamed They have a sour taste. The ripe fruit is eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in mountain forests between 50-1,500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia,
Also Known As
Arej harendong badak, Harendong bulu
References (1)
- Ochse, J.J. et al, 1931, Vegetables of the Dutch East Indies. Asher reprint. p 483
