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Connarus salomoniensis

Schellenb.

Connaraceae Edible: Leaves

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Description

A shrubby climber or vine in the Connaraceae family found in tropical regions, occurring on New Georgia in the Solomon Islands.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten.

Distribution

A tropical plant. It occurs on New Georgia in Solomon Islands.

Where It Grows

Pacific, Solomon Islands,

Notes

There are about 100 Connarus species. Collected by Waterhouse on New Georgia.

Also Known As

Purupuku garamu

References (2)

  • Leenhouts, P.W., 1958, Connaraceae in Flora Malesiana 5(4) p 540
  • Schellenb. G., 1938, Pflanzenr. 4:127-260

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