Palmeria gracilis
Perkins
Monimiaceae Edible: Leaves - salt
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Description
A woody creeper. It grows 20 m long. Young parts are hairy. The leaves are oval and have a round or heart shaped base. They are 4-14.5 cm long by 1.8-11.5 cm wide. There are curved bristles under the leaves. The flowers are cream. The fruit are red. They are on a light red cup.
Edible Uses
Leaves are burnt to produce salt.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded in the Southern Highlands at 1,365 m above se level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Palmeria fengeriana PerkinsPalmeria paniculata Ridl.
Also Known As
Solu bono
References (2)
- Hide, R. L., (Ed.) 1984, Research Report of the Simbu Land Use Project. Vol.V1 South Simbu: Studies in Demography, Nutrition, and Subsistence. p 434
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
