Paramignya trimera
(Oliver) Burkill
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Description
A small shrub or climber. The stems have spines about 3 cm long which curve backwards. The leaves are 2-10 cm long by 1-6 cm wide. They are oval and with short stalks. They are shiny above and dull green underneath. The flowers are 0.7 cm across. There are 3 white petals. The flowers have a sweet scent. The fruit is about 1 cm across.
Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in vine thickets near the coast. It needs well drained soils. It suits seasonally dry tropical regions.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from fresh seeds. It can possibly also be grown from cuttings.
Notes
There are about 20 Paramignya species. They grow in the tropics.
Synonyms
References (5)
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1997, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 7. Lothian. p 164
- Gard. Bull. Straits. Settlem. ser. 3, 5:213. 1931
- Kenneally, K.E., Edinger, D. C., and Willing T., 1996, Broome and Beyond, Plants and People of the Dampier Peninsula, Kimberley, Western Australia. Department of Conservation and Land Management. p 177
- Smith, N. M., 1991, Ethnobotanical Field Notes from the Northern Territory, Australia, J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 14(1): 1-65
- Wheeler, J.R.(ed.), 1992, Flora of the Kimberley Region. CALM, Western Australian Herbarium, p 673
