Rhamnella vitiensis
(Benth.) A. C. Sm.
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Description
A tropical shrub or creeping vine in the Rhamnaceae family with yellow flowers and purple fruit, found in open forests and on rocky coasts.
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Edible Uses
The purple fruit are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in open forests and on rocky coasts.
Where It Grows
Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Tonga,
Synonyms
Colubrina vitiensis Seem.Dallachya vitiensis (Benth.) F. Muell.Rhamnus vitiensis Benth.
References (4)
- Cribb, A.B. & J.W., 1976, Wild Food in Australia, Fontana. p 75 (As Dallachya vitiensis)
- Franklin, J., Keppel, G., & Whistler, W., 2008, The vegetation and flora of Lakeba, Nayau and Aiwa Islands, Central Lau Group, Fiji. Micronesica 40(1/2): 169–225, 2008
- Morley, B.D., & Toelken, H.R., (Eds), 1983, Flowering Plants in Australia. Rigby. p 226 (As Dallachya vitiensis)
- Roth, W.E., 1901, (As Dallachya vitiensis)
