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Decaspermum sp.

Myrtaceae Edible: Leaves

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Steve Wu

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洪阿愷

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洪阿愷

Description

A small tropical tree in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), with about 30 species recognized in the genus.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are edible.

Distribution

A tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG,

Notes

There are about 30 Decaspermum species.

References (1)

  • Powell, J.M., Ethnobotany. In Paijmans, K., 1976, New Guinea Vegetation. Australian National University Press. p 109

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