Parinari papuana
C. T. White
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Description
A tree. It grows 30-40 m tall. The trunk can be 60-80 cm across. The leaves are in spirals on small branches. The leaves are 4-19 cm long and 1.5-6.5 cm wide. The flowers are near the ends of branches. They are white to pale yellow. The fruit are 4-6 cm long. There are 1 or 2 seeds.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Papua New Guinea, PNG,
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
