Salacia philippinensis
Merr.
Bagi
Celastraceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A climbing shrub. The leaves are opposite without leaf like structures at the base of the leaf stem. The leaves are entire and toothed. The flowers vary in number and are in axils of leaves. They are in clusters. The fruit is fleshy with a stone and do not split open.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. They are found in areas of shrub and forest at low altitudes throughout the Philippines.
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 482
