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Tetrastigma lawsonii

(King) Burkill

Vitaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A slender creeper. It grows 16-23 m long. It clings to trees. The leaves are dull deep green. The flowers are waxy white.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia,

Synonyms

Vitis lawsonii King

Also Known As

Akar papan

References (1)

  • Milow, P., et al, 2013, Malaysian species of plants with edible fruits or seeds and their evaluation. International Journal of Fruit Science. 14:1, 1-2

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