Drypetes subcubica
(J. J. Smith) Pax & Hoffm.
Putranjivaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical tree in the Putranjivaceae family with edible fruit, representing a genus of approximately 200 species.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Indonesia, SE Asia,
Notes
There are about 200 Drypetes species.
Synonyms
Cyclostemon subcubicus J. J. Sm.
Also Known As
Longgo baja
References (2)
- Cherikoff V. & Isaacs, J., The Bush Food Handbook. How to gather, grow, process and cook Australian Wild Foods. Ti Tree Press, Australia p 145
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1984, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 3. Lothian. p 372
