Phrynium hirtum
Ridl.
Marantaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical herb in the Marantaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The flesh of ripe fruit is eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The flesh of the ripe fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Phrynium inflatum Merr.
Also Known As
Lempo' gertakhor
References (1)
- Ong, H., et al, 2012, Traditional knowledge and usage of edible plants among the Semai community of Kampung Batu 16, Tapah, Perak, Malaysia. Scientific Research and Essays Vol. 7(4), pp. 441-445, 30 January, 2012
