Papuechites aambe
(Warburg) Markgraf
Apocynaceae Edible: Sap
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Description
A climber. The leaves are fleshy and light green underneath. The flowers are shiny and purple-red. The fruit occur in pairs and are green.
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Edible Uses
The sap is added to soup and other foods.
Traditional Uses
The sap is added to soup and other foods.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded in East Sepik at 100 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Synonyms
Anodendron aambe Warb.Ichnocarpus bertieroides Wernham ex S.MooreStrophanthus aambe Warb.
References (1)
- Flora of Papua New Guinea Lae National Herbarium
