Smilax blumei
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSmilax blumei is a vine in the greenbrier family. It is native to parts of Southeast Asia (Thailand, Andaman Islands, Peninsular Malaysia, Java) as well as to New Guinea and northern Australia (Queensland and Northern Territory).
Description
A large climber. It can grow 10 m long. The stems is 2 cm across. The branches are stout. They have a few prickles. The leaves are large and oval. They are 13-25 cm long by 8-17 cm wide. The fruit are round berries 1 cm across. They turn dark purple when ripe.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Andamans, Asia, Australia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand,
Synonyms
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
