Albertisia papuana
Becc.
Sungkai papuana
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Description
A woody vine. The young branches have a grey covering. The leaf stalks are swollen at both ends. Plants are separately male and female.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten, and leaves are used as flavouring.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in primary rainforest at low altitude.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua, SE Asia, Thailand,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Other Information
It is a cultivated food plant.
Notes
There are about 17 Albertisia species.
Synonyms
Albertisia papuana var. bancana Boerl.Albertisia papuana var. buruensis Boerl.
Also Known As
Sungkai sayur
References (2)
- Forman, L.L., 1984, Menispermaceae in Flora Malesiana Series 1 Vol 10 (2) p166,
- Sukarya, D. G., (Ed.) 2013, 3,500 Plant Species of the Botanic Gardens of Indonesia. LIPI p 890
