Astronia papetaria
Family: Melastomataceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Polynesia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked as a sauce for fish.
Edible parts
Leaves, spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Astronia spectabilis Zipp. ex Steud.; Pharmacum papetarium Kuntze;