Astronia papuana

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. In J. Powell's article as Astronia sp. and this may be Astronia papuana Cogn. which has as a synonym of Pharmacum papuanum Kuntze. Astronia ledermannii Mansf. also occurs in Papua New Guinea. Robin Hide has Astronia sp. (gogube) being eaten in the Sinasina.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Pacific, Papua New Guinea

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pharmacum papuanum Kuntze;