Flacourtia vitiensis
(Seem.) A. C. Sm.
Salicaceae Edible: Fruit ?
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Description
A tropical shrub or tree in the Salicaceae family that grows 1-20 m tall, recorded in Fiji at around 150 m altitude.
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Edible Uses
The fruit may be edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It is recorded at 150 m altitude in Fiji.
Where It Grows
Fiji, Pacific,
Notes
There are about 17 Flacourtia species. Also put in the Flacourtiaceae family.
Synonyms
Flacourtia ovata GillespieThacombauia vitiensis Seemann
Also Known As
Dilovatu, Tadruka
References (1)
- Ferns, Useful Tropical plants.
