Horsfieldia palauensis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHorsfieldia palauensis is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is endemic to Palau.
Description
A tree. It grows 13 m tall. The trunk is 9-44 cm across. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are 10-35 cm long and 5-9 cm wide. The tip is curved. The leaf stalk is 1-2 cm long. The flowers are yellow and in a small group near the axil of the leaf. The fruit are narrowly oval and 3 cm long. There is one seed with a red seed coat around it. Then there is a thick outer coat around it.
Edible Uses
The seeds are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Pacific, Palau*,
Production
It flowers and fruits year round.
Also Known As
Chersachel
References (1)
- Kitalong, A. H., DeMeo, R. A., & Holm, T., 2013, A Field Guide to the Native Trees of Palau. 2nd edition. USDA p86
