Stauntonia latifolia
(Wall.) R. Br. ex Wall.
Sausage vine
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Summary
Source: WikipediaStauntonia latifolia (syn. Holboellia latifolia Wall.) is a perennial ornamental plant in the family Lardizabalaceae.
Description
A vine or creeper. The fruit is large and sausage shaped with white pulp and black seeds. The fruit are 10 cm long.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten fresh.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, India, Himalayas, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pakistan, Tibet,
Synonyms
Hoya cavaleriei H. Lev.Holboellia latifolia Wall.Holboellia latifolia subsp. chartacea C. Y. Wu & S. H. Huang ex H. N. QinHolboellia ovatifoliolata Y. C. Wu & T. Chen
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
