Alangium villosum subsp. tomentosum
(F. Muell.) Bloemb.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAlangium villosum is a species of flowering plant in the family Cornaceae, native to Java.
Description
A small spreading tree. It grows 5 m tall. The leaves are oval and 12 cm long by 6 cm wide. They are rough due to veins above and velvety underneath. The flowers are in clusters in the axils of leaves. They are white to yellow-green and have 5 petals.
Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland rainforest.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Notes
Also put in the family Alangiaceae.
Synonyms
Alangium villosum var. australe Bloemb.Alangium villosum var, tomentosum (F. Muell.) Bloemb.Alangium villosum var. tomentosum (F. Muell.) WangerinPseudoalangium polyosmoides var. tomentosum F. Muell.
References (1)
- Pearson, S. & A., 1992, Rainforest Plants of Eastern Australia. Kangaroo Press p 22
