Parartocarpus venenosus subsp. papuana
(Zoll. and Mor.) Becc.; (Becc.) Jarr.
Malanangka
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Description
A medium sized tree. The leaves are alternate. They are oblong and pointed at the tip. They are 8-15 cm long and 5-7 cm wide. The fruit is irregular and has obscure lobes.
Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten raw or cooked.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are eaten raw or cooked.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It the Philippines it grows in Luzon, Mondoro, Samar and Leyte.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
References (1)
- Monsalud, M.R., Tongacan, A.L., Lopez, F.R., & Lagrimas, M.Q., 1966, Edible Wild Plants in Philippine Forests. Philippine Journal of Science. p 501
