Artabotrys speciosus
Kurz ex Hook.f.& Thomson
Annonaceae Edible: Fruit
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French Institute of Pondicherry
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
It is a climbing shrub. The bark is greyish-brown and cracked. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are 10-22 cm long by 4-6.5 cm wide. They are dark green and shiny above and dull underneath. The flowers have both sexes and have a scent. They are 3 cm across. The fruit occur in groups and are oval.
Edible Uses
The fruit pulp is eaten.
Traditional Uses
The pulp of the fruit is eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 40-100 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Andamans, Asia, India,
References (1)
- Arora, K., Indigenous Forest Management in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.
